Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Registered from 1990 to 2025.
About this model
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a range of executive cars manufactured by German automaker Mercedes-Benz in various engine and body configurations. Produced since September 1953, the E-Class falls as a midrange in the Mercedes line-up, and has been marketed worldwide across five generations.
From the Wikipedia article Mercedes-Benz E-Class, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2017 2.0 diesel. 2,474 of 21,432 tests failed, 12%.
Better than 53% of 2017 cars. The typical one fails 12%, across 926 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 61% | 1,499 |
| Suspension | 22% | 555 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 16% | 403 |
| Brakes | 10% | 257 |
| Visibility | 7% | 172 |
| Lights and electrics | 4% | 103 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 61% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Suspension — 22% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Exhaust and emissions — 16% of its failures
- Brakes — 10% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Visibility — 7% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 200k+ miles this one fails 10% of its inspections, against the 18% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 5% | 6% | 333 | |
| 20–40k miles | 10% | 10% | 3,137 | |
| 40–60k miles | 13% | 13% | 6,222 | |
| 60–80k miles | 13% | 15% | 4,773 | |
| 80–100k miles | 12% | 16% | 2,495 | |
| 100–120k miles | 10% | 17% | 1,391 | |
| 120–140k miles | 9% | 17% | 957 | |
| 140–160k miles | 8% | 17% | 664 | |
| 160–180k miles | 8% | 17% | 478 | |
| 180–200k miles | 11% | 17% | 329 | |
| 200k+ miles | 10% | 18% | 643 |
21,422 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 60k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.0 hybrid · 208 hp · 2072 kg · 2939 mm wheelbase · 1.8 L/100km (WLTP) · 199 Wh/km |
| 2021 | 2.0 diesel · 261 hp · 1979 kg · 2928 mm wheelbase · 6.2 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2.0 hybrid · 208 hp · 2065 kg · 2939 mm wheelbase · 2.0 L/100km (WLTP) · 238 Wh/km |
| 2019 | 2.0 hybrid · 203 hp · 2004 kg · 2939 mm wheelbase · 1.8 L/100km (WLTP) · 183 Wh/km |
| 2018 | 2.0 hybrid · 207 hp · 1925 kg · 2939 mm wheelbase · 2.3 L/100km (NEDC) · 129 Wh/km |
| 2017 | 2.0 diesel · 362 hp · 1685 kg · 2391 mm wheelbase · 6.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 2.0 petrol · 241 hp · 1666 kg · 2937 mm wheelbase · 6.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 2.1 diesel · 201 hp · 1899 kg · 2874 mm wheelbase · 4.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 2.1 diesel · 201 hp · 1896 kg · 2874 mm wheelbase · 4.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 2.1 diesel · 201 hp · 1887 kg · 2874 mm wheelbase · 4.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 2.1 diesel · 201 hp · 1889 kg · 2874 mm wheelbase · 4.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 2.1 diesel · 201 hp · 1877 kg · 2874 mm wheelbase · 6.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00017/22
A trapped particle may damage the sealing between the fuel rail and fuel injector, which could cause fuel to leak into the engine compartment. Consequently, leaking fuel may come into contact with hot parts of the engine, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00045/22
The vacuum-controlled coolant pump may not be tightly sealed between the coolant and vacuum circuits. This may result in the coolant leaking into the vacuum circuit leading to an electrochemical reaction, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00185/23
The aluminium bolts of the steering box may break. This can lead to detachment of the steering box from the power block, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00391/23
Due to improper adhesive bonding of the glass panel to the sliding roof frame, the panel may detach from the moving vehicle, creating a risk of an accident, injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00463/24
The 48V ground cable bolt in the engine compartment may be incorrectly secured. This could increase electrical transition resistance at the point of connection. As a result, the high electrical currents that can flow through this connection could increase the temperature, increasing the risk of fire. Furthermore, the 48V electrical power supply failure may increase exhaust emissions. This could have a negative impact on the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00618/20
Moisture can penetrate into the busbar, giving rise to conductive contacts between the individual lines inside it. The resulting current flows could overheat the plastic material of the busbar, increasing the risk of fire.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00901/22
The screw connection of the 48 V ground connector of the coolant electric compressor may come loose and lead to improper attachment of the ground line cable head. This increases the electrical contact resistance and can cause the temperature at the connection point to increase, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00939/24
A fuse may be faulty, which can lead to engine failure or impairment of the restraint functions and instrument cluster. This increases the risk of an accident, injuries and fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
16 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.