MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz E55 amg
15 vehicles · 100 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Mercedes-benz E55 amg vehicles and 100 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz E55 amg has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 62,724 miles.
15
Vehicles
100
MOT tests
1,629
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz E55 amg problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz E55 amg MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension38%
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Lamps & electrical26%
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Other21%
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Brakes10%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Visibility4%
Mercedes-benz E55 amg pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 6 | 83% |
| 17 | 9 | 100% |
| 18 | 9 | 100% |
| 19 | 9 | 89% |
| 20 | 9 | 89% |
Fuel types: Petrol (15)
Most common Mercedes-benz E55 amg MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz E55 amg MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
Mercedes-benz E55 amg pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 42,427 |
| 2005 | 4 | 12 | 92% | 66,352 |
| 2004 | 3 | 31 | 90% | 58,920 |
| 2003 | 2 | 9 | 78% | 71,943 |
| 2000 | 2 | 32 | 91% | 56,147 |
| 1999 | 2 | 12 | 67% | 80,244 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 39,595 |
Mercedes-benz E55 amg reliability FAQ
Across 15 Mercedes-benz E55 amg vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz E55 amg MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz E55 amg in our data has covered around
62,724 miles.
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