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Mercedes-benz E - 2010

229.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2010 is 296.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz E, model year 2010. Sample size: 12,861 cars, 29,760 tests and 68,358 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 12,861 cars

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E model has an overall defect rate of 230 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 22% lower than the average for its year, indicating a relatively good performance. Notably, the model exhibits significantly fewer issues in categories like Steering and Visibility, with defect rates much lower than the yearly average. However, it stands out negatively in the Brakes category, where its defect rate is notably higher than the average, suggesting potential concerns in that area. Mileage trends show that defect rates increase with higher mileage, aligning with typical patterns observed across vehicles.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 12,861 cars

Categories

Brakes
▼ 37.5% worse
158.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 114.9 / 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
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 88.2% better
2.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 47.3% better
11.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 67.1% better
25.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 77.6 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 21.3% better
224.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 285.3 / 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 joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
Body/Structure
▲ 81.8% better
6.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 36.3 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 65.4% better
2.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 12.7% better
28.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 32.3 / 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
0 443 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: 9,681
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 9,117
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5,543
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4,007
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,217
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,797
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,635
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 2,171
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,106
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,558

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,407
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,138
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,105
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,041
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 949
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 900
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 593
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 454
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 444
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 383