2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · 72,868 MOT tests
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliability
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Classs fail 24.4% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 24 E-Class years (72,868 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz E-Classs: 21%)
- 24.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz E-Classs: 21%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 88,244
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 72,868
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.7% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.7%
- Suspension8.5%
- Brakes7.9%
- Lights and electrics3.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Wheels0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.86%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
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.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.13%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.96%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.44%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.28%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.11%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.67%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.6%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.51%) · Wheel bearing slight play (4.02%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.38%)
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 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Classs fail 24.4% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 24 E-Class years (72,868 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.86% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.61% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.13% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class shows 88,244 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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