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Mercedes-benz E - 1995

258.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1995 is 333.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz E, model year 1995. Sample size: 847 cars, 1,644 tests and 4,246 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 847 cars

The 1995 Mercedes-Benz E model shows a lower overall defect rate compared to the yearly average, with 258 defects per 100 cars, which is 21% better than the average of 326 defects. Mileage-related trends indicate that defects increase significantly with higher mileage, particularly in the 124,000+ miles category, where it exceeds the average at 445 defects per 100 cars. Notably, this model performs better than average in categories such as brakes, steering, visibility, body structure, and equipment, showcasing substantial improvements in these areas. Overall, the Mercedes-Benz E stands out as a more reliable option within its model year.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 847 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 22.8% better
103.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 134.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 55.2% better
14.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 32.6 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 25.1% better
20.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 9.1% better
59.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 18.7% better
184.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 226.5 / 100 tests
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▲ 37.1% better
55.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 88.7 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▲ 73.7% better
6.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.1 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 7.5% worse
72.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 67.6 / 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
0 539 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)

Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 391
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 386
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 237
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 235
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 203
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 150
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 145
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 126
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 124
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 109

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 70
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 64
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 56
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 48
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 26
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 25