MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Eclass
2 vehicles · 29 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Mercedes-benz Eclass vehicles and 29 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Eclass has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 78,194 miles.
2
Vehicles
29
MOT tests
5,417
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Eclass problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Eclass MOT tests:
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Other64%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
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Brakes22%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Mercedes-benz Eclass pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Other (1), Diesel (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz Eclass MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Eclass MOT tests:
- Undercovers fitted obscuring some components (3 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- under trays fitted (2 times)
- Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i) (1 times)
- Undertrays fitted obscuring some components (1 times)
- Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has outer edge wear (1 times)
Mercedes-benz Eclass pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 18 | 72% | 78,708 |
Mercedes-benz Eclass reliability FAQ
Across 2 Mercedes-benz Eclass vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Eclass MOT issues are:
Undercovers fitted obscuring some components; Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay; Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g).
The typical Mercedes-benz Eclass in our data has covered around
78,194 miles.
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