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Mercedes-benz E - 2016

111.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2016 is 154.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz E, model year 2016. Sample size: 22,560 cars, 52,557 tests and 58,794 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 22,560 cars

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E has an overall defect rate of 112 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average of 151 per 100, representing a 26% improvement. Notably, the model performs exceptionally well in braking, steering, visibility, and electrical systems, with defect rates much lower than the average for these categories. However, as mileage increases, the defect rates also tend to rise, particularly in the higher mileage brackets. This model shows a consistent trend of better reliability compared to its peers, making it a commendable choice in terms of overall maintenance needs.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 22,560 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 23.5% better
59.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 78.2 / 100 tests
  • 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
▲ 85.2% better
1.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 42.7% better
8.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.0 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 65.0% better
8.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.4 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 14.7% better
135.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 159.4 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • 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
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 81.3% better
1.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 69.7% better
1.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 40.7% better
6.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.3 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 329 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: 14,578
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4,567
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4,409
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,526
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,121
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,100
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,084
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,863
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,733
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 1,355

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,863
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,354
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 892
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 717
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 578
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 555
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 496
Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 448
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 425
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 354