2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT pass rate and common faults

20,016 MOT tests in 2024. 76.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time76.1%
Failed or needed repairs23.9%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 20,016 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    1,054 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    784 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.3%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    335 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    303 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres11.2%
  2. Brakes9.7%
  3. Suspension8.2%
  4. Lights & electrics3.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  7. Wheels1.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.7%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play4.9%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

In 2024, 76.1% of 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars passed their MOT first time, across 20,016 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).