2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT pass rate and common faults

5,389 MOT tests in 2024. 69.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time69.5%
Failed or needed repairs30.5%
Typical mileage at test132,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,389 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    235 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    172 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.1%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.1%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    118 marked dangerous
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension15.3%
  2. Brakes13.2%
  3. Lights & electrics10.9%
  4. Tyres7.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  7. Steering3.2%
  8. Body & chassis1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%
  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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

In 2024, 69.5% of 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,389 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).