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Mercedes-benz E - 2004

304.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2004 is 384.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz E, model year 2004. Sample size: 4,442 cars, 9,128 tests and 27,822 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 4,442 cars

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz E model has an overall defect rate of 305 defects per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average of 382 defects for cars of the same year, representing a 20% improvement. Mileage-related trends indicate that defects increase with mileage, but this model shows a comparatively good performance, particularly in the higher mileage categories where it still maintains lower defect rates than average. Notably, the vehicle excels in categories such as steering, lights and electrics, body/structure, and equipment, all showing fewer defects than the yearly average. There are no standout categories where this model performs worse than average, indicating robust reliability overall.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 4,442 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 3.3% worse
169.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 164.2 / 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
▲ 21.3% better
19.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 15.7% better
24.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 33.6% better
73.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 109.9 / 100 tests
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 15.2% better
265.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 312.9 / 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
▲ 58.5% better
26.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 63.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 58.7% better
5.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 50.3% better
25.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.5 / 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
0 533 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: 3,148
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,038
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,270
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 973
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 938
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 778
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 745
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 737
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 686
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 678

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 778
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 300
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 272
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 256
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 255
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 207
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 189
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 176
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 174
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 149