Mercedes-Benz Amg E 53 Ngt Ed Prm+ 4M+A MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 4 model years and 814 tests, the Mercedes-Benz Amg E 53 Ngt Ed Prm+ 4M+A passes its MOT 87.2% of the time. All cars of a similar age fail 8.4% of the time, so this is 4.3pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are tyres, road wheels and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 9.1% of tests against 2.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 11 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Amg E 53 Ngt Ed Prm+ 4M+A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 576 | 88.7% | 11.3% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 196 | 83.2% | 16.8% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 9.1% | 74 |
| 2 | Road wheels | 2.8% | 23 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.4% | 11 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 10 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 5 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.5% | 4 |
| 7 | Other defects | 0.4% | 3 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 2 | Wipers | 8 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 6 |
| 5 | Flexible couplings | 3 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 3 |
| 7 | Headlamp | 2 |
| 8 | Mirrors | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 17.9% | 146 |
| 2 | Other defects | 3.9% | 32 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.3% | 27 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.3% | 27 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 21 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 2.0% | 16 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 500 | 11.4% |
| 30-60k | 290 | 14.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 294 | 12.6% |
| 2025 | 501 | 13.0% |
What to check before buying a Mercedes-Benz Amg E 53 Ngt Ed Prm+ 4M+A
- Tyres (9.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Road wheels (2.8% of tests): Damaged or corroded wheels, missing/loose fixings — generally a moderate fix. Typical repair: £80–£250.
- Visibility (1.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes-Benz Amg E 53 Ngt Ed Prm+ 4M+A?
87.2% of the 814 Mercedes-Benz Amg E 53 Ngt Ed Prm+ 4M+A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 12.8% fail rate, across model years 2020–2023.
What does the Mercedes-Benz Amg E 53 Ngt Ed Prm+ 4M+A most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 9.1% of tests, then road wheels (2.8%).
Methodology & source. Based on 814 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.