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Mercedes-Benz E MOT reliability
Mercedes-Benz Es passed their MOT first time 77% of the time across 229,743 tests in 2025.
First-time pass rate
77%
MOTs analysed
229,743
Still licensed (GB)
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Body type
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Pass rate by year of first registration
In detail:
First registered
2022
2022 hybrid
1,050 MOTs
Passed first time 89%. Typical mileage 23,693 (most between 14,821 and 36,319).
2022: 100% → 2023: 91% → 2024: 91% → 2025: 89%
Most common failures
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (3.0%)
- Condition: fractured (2.2%)
- Condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (1.6%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1.0%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (0.9%)
2022 ed
906 MOTs
Passed first time 91%. Typical mileage 44,237 (most between 25,448 and 82,797).
2022: 100% → 2023: 95% → 2024: 95% → 2025: 91%
Most common failures
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (2.0%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1.8%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (1.0%)
- Condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (0.7%)
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (0.7%)
2022 diesel
728 MOTs
Passed first time 86%. Typical mileage 27,976 (most between 19,517 and 41,336).
2022: 100% → 2023: 98% → 2024: 94% → 2025: 86%
Most common failures
- Condition: fractured (3.4%)
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (3.3%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (2.1%)
- Condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (1.9%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1.4%)
2022 petrol
133 MOTs
Passed first time 93%. Typical mileage 21,504 (most between 14,937 and 30,487).
2022: 100% → 2023: 100% → 2024: 100% → 2025: 93%
Most common failures
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (3.0%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (1.5%)
- Condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (1.5%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1.5%)
- Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (0.8%)
2022 electric
7 MOTs
Passed first time 86%. Typical mileage 13,617 (most between 12,128 and 27,075).
Most common failures
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (14.3%)
Where 2022 Es fail
Wheels & tyres
7.7%
Visibility & wipers
1.2%
Brakes
1.1%
Lights & electrics
0.8%
Body, structure & corrosion
0.2%
Steering
0.2%
Exhaust, emissions & leaks
0.1%
Seat belts & other equipment
0.1%
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