2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · 78,488 MOT tests
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliability
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Classs fail 20.9% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 24 E-Class years (78,488 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz E-Classs: 21%)
- 20.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz E-Classs: 21%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 81,000
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 78,488
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.8% of tests fail here (26% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 73% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.8%
- Brakes6%
- Suspension5.2%
- Lights and electrics3.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.1%
- Wheels0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.35%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.15%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.76%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.47%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.03%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.02%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.92%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.7%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.06%) · Wheel bearing slight play (3.58%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.49%)
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 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Classs fail 20.9% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 24 E-Class years (78,488 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.35% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.15% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.76% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class shows 81,000 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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