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Mercedes-benz E - 2005

310.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2005 is 377.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz E, model year 2005. Sample size: 4,403 cars, 9,245 tests and 28,699 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 4,403 cars

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz E model demonstrates an overall defect rate of 310 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 17% lower than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, it performs better than average in several categories, including steering, lights and electrics, and body structure, with significant reductions in defects compared to the average vehicle. Mileage trends indicate that the model shows an increase in defects with mileage, but this pattern remains consistent with typical vehicles. There are no standout categories where this model performs worse than average, suggesting it is a reliable choice in its class.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 4,403 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 11.9% worse
177.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 158.5 / 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
▲ 25.4% better
16.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 16.9% better
23.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 32.7% better
74.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 110.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 15.2% better
266.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.1 / 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
▲ 58.4% better
25.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.5 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 57.4% better
5.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 32.5% better
31.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.7 / 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
0 520 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: 3,431
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,380
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,324
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,059
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,036
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 920
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 897
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 812
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 761
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 745

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 920
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 334
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 306
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 306
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 256
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 243
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 181
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 177
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 147
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 128