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Mercedes-benz E - 1993

329.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1993 is 301.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz E, model year 1993. Sample size: 212 cars, 383 tests and 1,261 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 212 cars

The 1993 Mercedes-Benz E has a higher overall defect rate of 329 defects per 100 vehicles, compared to the yearly average of 300. It performs particularly well in the Body/Structure category, with defects significantly lower than the average. However, it shows notable weaknesses in Brakes, Steering, and Wheels, Suspensions & Axles, where the defect rates are considerably higher than the average for its year. Mileage trends indicate that older vehicles in this model tend to have increasing defects, especially beyond 124,000 miles. Overall, while the Mercedes-Benz E excels in structural integrity, it struggles with critical safety-related components.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 212 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz E

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 40.9% worse
163.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 116.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
Steering
▼ 33.7% worse
41.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 30.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 15.0% better
20.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 20.1% better
56.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 71.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 32.8% worse
252.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 189.9 / 100 tests
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 55.6% better
36.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 81.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 24.2% better
17.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.7 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 7.8% worse
70.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.4 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 572 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 127
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 113
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 87
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 72
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 68
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 64
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 43
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 34
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 30
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 27

Serious faults (Top 10)

Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
A battery insecure: and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 7