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Mercedes-benz E - 2008

261.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz E, model year 2008. Sample size: 4,707 cars, 10,086 tests and 26,363 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 4,707 cars

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz E model shows an overall defect rate of 261 per 100 vehicles, which is 22.5% lower than the average for cars of the same year at 337 per 100. Notably, this model performs better in several categories, including visibility and lights & electrics, where defects are significantly lower than average. However, it has a higher rate of brake defects, indicating a potential area of concern. Mileage data reveals that defect rates increase with mileage, aligning with trends observed in other vehicles. Overall, while the Mercedes-Benz E demonstrates strengths in several categories, its brake performance stands out negatively compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 4,707 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz E

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 23.2% worse
164.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 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
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
Steering
▼ 5.0% worse
18.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 24.1% better
19.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 61.6% better
35.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 23.8% better
236.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
Body/Structure
▲ 65.5% better
17.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 54.5% better
4.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 35.9% better
26.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 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
0 481 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: 3,712
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,339
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,231
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,134
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,003
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 945
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 836
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 805
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 796
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 607

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 836
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 352
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 329
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 302
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 266
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 238
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 224
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 175
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 141
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 124