2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT pass rate and common faults

18,434 MOT tests in 2024. 72.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time72.1%
Failed or needed repairs27.9%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,434 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    971 marked dangerous
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    689 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.8%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    374 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes13.2%
  2. Suspension13.0%
  3. Tyres11.1%
  4. Lights & electrics5.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  7. Wheels0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play5.7%

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 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

In 2024, 72.1% of 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,434 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).