2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT pass rate and common faults

11,184 MOT tests in 2024. 69.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time69.1%
Failed or needed repairs30.9%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,184 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    582 marked dangerous
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.6%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    344 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  10. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension16.8%
  2. Brakes15.3%
  3. Lights & electrics9.9%
  4. Tyres9.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

In 2024, 69.1% of 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,184 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).