2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · 66,449 MOT tests
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliability
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Classs fail 11.7% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 24 E-Class years (66,449 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz E-Classs: 21%)
- 11.7%
- 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 4
- 40,407
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 66,449
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.5% of tests fail here (574% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 77% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.4%
- Wheels1.5%
- Suspension1.1%
- Lights and electrics1%
- Brakes0.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.94%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.69%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.4%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Road wheel fractured or welded defect 1%
A fractured wheel can fail suddenly and cause loss of control, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.96%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.68%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.92%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.44%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (2.04%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.84%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.65%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.6%)
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 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Classs fail 11.7% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 24 E-Class years (66,449 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.94% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.69% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class shows 40,407 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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