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Mercedes-benz E - 2006

289.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2006 is 371.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz E, model year 2006. Sample size: 3,921 cars, 8,357 tests and 24,173 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 3,921 cars

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz E model exhibits a lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 289 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 22% better than the yearly average of 369 defects. This model shows increased defect rates as mileage increases, particularly in the highest mileage bracket (425 defects per 100 vehicles). Notably, the Mercedes-Benz E performs significantly better in areas such as visibility, lights and electrics, body structure, and equipment, all showing considerably fewer defects than the average. Overall, this vehicle presents a robust reliability profile, especially in categories where it stands out positively.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 3,921 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 11.7% worse
172.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 154.1 / 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
▲ 13.9% better
17.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 26.7% better
20.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 54.3% better
50.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 18.8% better
255.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.5 / 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
▲ 62.4% better
22.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 55.1% better
5.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 22.1% better
34.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 44.7 / 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
0 513 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: 3,125
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,986
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,882
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 988
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 903
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 831
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 776
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 738
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 653
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 558

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 776
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 302
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 298
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 268
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 222
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 189
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 145
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 115
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 103
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 100