2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · 22,207 MOT tests
2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliability
2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Classs fail 11.9% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 24 E-Class years (22,207 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz E-Classs: 21%)
- 11.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz E-Classs: 21%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 35,151
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 22,207
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 2.6% of tests fail here (1244% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.3%
- Wheels2.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Lights and electrics0.9%
- Suspension0.7%
- Brakes0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.58%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Road wheel fractured or welded defect 1.57%
A fractured wheel can fail suddenly and cause loss of control, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.27%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.23%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.96%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.36%
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 (6.57%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.53%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.3%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (1.28%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.16%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.06%)
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 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?
2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Classs fail 11.9% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 24 E-Class years (22,207 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.58% of tests), road wheel fractured or welded defect (1.57% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.27% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class shows 35,151 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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