2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · 21,466 MOT tests
2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliability
2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Classs fail 30% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 24 E-Class years (21,466 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz E-Classs: 21%)
- 30%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz E-Classs: 21%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 129,857
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,466
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 79% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12.4%
- Brakes9%
- Lights and electrics8.2%
- Tyres7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.2%
- Steering3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.61%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.74%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.61%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.1%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.05%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.94%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.74%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (7.89%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.39%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.83%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz E-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?
2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Classs fail 30% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 24 E-Class years (21,466 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.61% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.74% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.61% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class shows 129,857 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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