2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · 45,474 MOT tests
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliability
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Classs fail 27.8% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 24 E-Class years (45,474 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz E-Classs: 21%)
- 27.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz E-Classs: 21%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 104,823
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 45,474
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 83% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.8%
- Brakes9%
- Tyres7.7%
- Lights and electrics7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.57%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.69%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.46%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.97%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.93%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.63%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.01%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.5%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.07%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.09%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.04%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.08%)
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 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Classs fail 27.8% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 24 E-Class years (45,474 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.57% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.69% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class shows 104,823 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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