2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT pass rate and common faults

521 MOT tests in 2024. 70.1% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time70.1%
Failed or needed repairs29.9%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 521 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.5%
  2. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working2.3%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.1%
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    15 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.7%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.7%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working1.5%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    16 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics20.5%
  2. Suspension11.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  4. Brakes7.5%
  5. Body & chassis7.1%
  6. Tyres5.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.6%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

In 2024, 70.1% of 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars passed their MOT first time, across 521 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).