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Mercedes-benz E - 2012

211.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2012 is 249.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz E, model year 2012. Sample size: 16,257 cars, 38,625 tests and 81,489 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 16,257 cars

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E model has an overall MOT defect rate of 211 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 14% lower than the average for cars of the same year at 246 defects per 100. While tyre wear is a common issue across many vehicles, this model stands out particularly in categories such as steering and visibility, both of which have significantly fewer defects compared to the average. However, it does have a higher incidence of brake-related defects, with 157 defects per 100 vehicles, compared to the average of 107. Additionally, as mileage increases, this model shows a notable rise in defects, particularly in the highest mileage category.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 16,257 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 50.8% worse
156.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 103.8 / 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
▲ 89.4% better
1.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 41.1% better
11.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.2 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 73.8% better
16.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 14.8% better
208.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 244.4 / 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
▲ 82.1% better
4.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.2 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 48.4% better
3.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 6.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 14.0% better
20.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.6 / 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
0 402 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: 12,586
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 11,975
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5,280
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5,195
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,450
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,385
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 2,933
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,746
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,728
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,125

Serious faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,601
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,594
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,407
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,301
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,168
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,059
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 618
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 564
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 546
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 460