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Mercedes-benz E - 2002

332.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2002 is 375.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz E, model year 2002. Sample size: 1,083 cars, 2,088 tests and 6,951 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,083 cars

The 2002 Mercedes-Benz E model shows a lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 333 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 11% better than the average of 374 defects. Notably, the model demonstrates strong performance in categories such as steering, body/structure, and equipment, with defect rates significantly below the average. In terms of mileage-related trends, defect rates increase as mileage rises, especially in the higher mileage brackets. Overall, this vehicle stands out positively in several areas, making it a reliable choice compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,083 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 12.1% better
146.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 43.1% better
14.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 15.9% better
24.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 14.2% better
82.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 96.0 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 1.4% worse
299.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 295.2 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 27.9% better
49.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 44.3% better
8.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 25.7% better
39.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 53.6 / 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
0 537 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)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 632
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 612
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 540
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 309
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 271
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 243
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 215
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 214
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 187
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 163

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 125
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 58
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 58
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 56
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 55
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 53
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 49
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 48
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 40
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 39