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Mercedes-benz E - 1997

321.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1997 is 338.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz E, model year 1997. Sample size: 338 cars, 671 tests and 2,157 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 338 cars

The 1997 Mercedes-Benz E model has an overall defect rate of 321 per 100 vehicles, which is slightly better than the yearly average of 335. The model shows significantly lower defect rates in the steering, body/structure, and equipment categories compared to similar vehicles, with defects in steering being 61% less prevalent. However, it performs worse in lights and electrics, with a defect rate that is notably higher than the average. Additionally, as mileage increases, the defect rate for this model tends to rise, particularly in higher mileage categories. Overall, while this Mercedes-Benz model excels in certain areas, it does face some challenges in electrical components.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 338 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 13.2% better
122.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 141.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 62.0% better
10.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 4.4% better
24.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.2 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 58.3% worse
103.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.5 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 3.6% worse
259.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 250.7 / 100 tests
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 32.8% better
56.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 83.8 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▲ 43.4% better
12.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 12.0% better
53.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.0 / 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
0 540 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)

A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 147
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 141
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 133
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 117
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 105
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 103
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 102
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 71
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 70
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 66

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 26
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 13