MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz E55
7 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Mercedes-benz E55 vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz E55 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 87,261 miles.
7
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
3,679
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz E55 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz E55 MOT tests:
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Brakes30%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
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Lamps & electrical19%
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Visibility15%
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Identification & plates7%
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Other7%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
Mercedes-benz E55 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 7 | 57% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Mercedes-benz E55 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz E55 MOT tests:
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz E55 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 82,397 |
| 2005 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 224,400 |
| 2004 | 5 | 16 | 88% | 60,807 |
Mercedes-benz E55 reliability FAQ
Across 7 Mercedes-benz E55 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz E55 MOT issues are:
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)); Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Mercedes-benz E55 in our data has covered around
87,261 miles.
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