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Mercedes-benz E - 2009

245.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2009 is 311.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz E, model year 2009. Sample size: 7,442 cars, 16,362 tests and 40,176 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 7,442 cars

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz E model exhibits a lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of its year, with 246 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 21% fewer than the average of 310. While the model performs well in several categories like steering and visibility, registering significantly fewer defects in both compared to the average, it struggles notably with braking issues, showing a higher defect rate at 160 defects per 100 vehicles, compared to the average of 121. Mileage trends indicate that defect rates increase with distance, particularly in the higher mileage brackets. Overall, this model stands out for its strong performance in several areas, yet has a critical area of concern regarding brake reliability.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 7,442 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 36.3% worse
160.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 117.5 / 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
▲ 44.8% better
9.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 30.8% better
16.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 64.0% better
29.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 80.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 22.6% better
232.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 299.8 / 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 wheel bearing: with excessive play
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 69.9% better
12.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 60.2% better
3.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 16.9% better
28.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 34.4 / 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
0 454 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: 5,508
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5,374
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,506
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,064
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,754
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,507
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,373
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,152
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,047
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 905

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,047
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 632
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 607
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 560
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 490
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 408
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 291
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 222
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 178
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 161