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Mercedes-benz E - 1999

344.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1999 is 349.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz E, model year 1999. Sample size: 521 cars, 1,034 tests and 3,564 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 521 cars

The 1999 Mercedes-Benz E model has an overall defect rate that closely aligns with the average car of the same year, recorded at 345 defects per 100 vehicles. While tyre wear is common across many vehicles, this model notably excels in the steering and equipment categories, showing significantly fewer defects than average. However, it struggles with visibility issues, which are more prevalent compared to the average vehicle. Additionally, the defect rates increase with mileage, particularly in the higher mileage brackets, indicating that older models may face more challenges as they age.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 521 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz E

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 6.7% better
143.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 153.4 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
Steering
▲ 55.2% better
11.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 38.7% worse
36.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 20.3% worse
87.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 73.0 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 10.3% worse
294.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 266.9 / 100 tests
  • 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
  • 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
▲ 23.9% better
58.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 76.5 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▲ 28.6% better
13.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 23.0% better
43.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 56.5 / 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
0 543 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: 293
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 239
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 207
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 207
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 176
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 151
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 144
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 140
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 109
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 98

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 39
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 26
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 21