Mercedes-Benz E-Class: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 7.0% of Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2014 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,305 | 5.0% |
| 2001 | 5,760 | 5.0% |
| 2002 | 7,949 | 5.2% |
| 2003 | 23,401 | 5.8% |
| 2004 | 31,399 | 5.5% |
| 2005 | 30,698 | 6.2% |
| 2006 | 26,420 | 6.1% |
| 2008 | 29,628 | 5.9% |
| 2014 | 122,758 | 8.0% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.