MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz E550
12 vehicles · 36 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Mercedes-benz E550 vehicles and 36 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz E550 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 53,675 miles.
12
Vehicles
36
MOT tests
4,355
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
11%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz E550 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz E550 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension51%
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Brakes22%
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Other13%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Visibility4%
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Steering4%
Mercedes-benz E550 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 6 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Mercedes-benz E550 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz E550 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play drumstick/rack (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulders. (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Air spring gaiter perished and split. (1 times)
- Offside Front Air spring gaiter perished and split. (1 times)
- Offside Projected beam image poor. light appears milky. (1 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer sheath starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz E550 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 84,815 |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 11,460 |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 53,626 |
| 2010 | 2 | 7 | 100% | 29,442 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 15,947 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 70,833 |
| 2007 | 4 | 19 | 89% | 73,730 |
Mercedes-benz E550 reliability FAQ
Across 12 Mercedes-benz E550 vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz E550 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).
The typical Mercedes-benz E550 in our data has covered around
53,675 miles.
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