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Mercedes-benz E - 2003

322.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2003 is 380.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz E, model year 2003. Sample size: 3,206 cars, 6,502 tests and 20,936 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 3,206 cars

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz E model has a lower overall defect rate of 322 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 15% better than the average car of the same year, rated at 378 defects. Notably, this model performs particularly well in categories such as Steering, Lights & Electrics, and Body/Structure, all showing significantly fewer defects compared to the average. Mileage-related trends indicate that defect rates increase with higher mileage, particularly in the 124,000+ mile category. Overall, this model stands out positively in several areas, suggesting a reliable performance compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 3,206 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 1.1% worse
171.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 169.3 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 29.8% better
17.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 17.8% better
24.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.8 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 26.3% better
75.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.8 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 4.2% better
289.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 302.1 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
Body/Structure
▲ 55.4% better
29.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.2 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 49.3% better
6.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.6 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 44.4% better
29.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 52.7 / 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
0 538 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: 2,182
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,066
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,809
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 797
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 699
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 628
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 575
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 567
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 527
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 488

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 575
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 216
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 204
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 177
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 172
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 160
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 147
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 140
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 124
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 114