2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT pass rate and common faults

20,391 MOT tests in 2024. 82.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time82.2%
Failed or needed repairs17.8%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 20,391 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    832 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    566 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    316 marked dangerous
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.0%
  9. Road Wheels - condition: fractured0.8%
    238 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.7%
  2. Suspension4.4%
  3. Brakes3.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.0%
  5. Lights & electrics2.3%
  6. Wheels1.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.2%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.3%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

In 2024, 82.2% of 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars passed their MOT first time, across 20,391 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).