Mercedes-Benz E-Class: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was recorded as a failure area in 7.0% of Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT tests — 99,325 tests out of 1,416,902. It shows up most on 2014 and 2020 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1,135 | 3.4% |
| 1998 | 4,100 | 4.2% |
| 1999 | 3,832 | 5.3% |
| 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% |
| 2007 | 37,791 | 5.9% |
| 2008 | 29,628 | 5.9% |
| 2009 | 45,643 | 6.2% |
| 2010 | 74,816 | 6.6% |
| 2011 | 85,834 | 6.9% |
| 2012 | 91,787 | 7.1% |
| 2013 | 117,048 | 7.7% |
| 2014 | 122,758 | 8.0% |
| 2015 | 127,029 | 7.6% |
| 2016 | 119,956 | 7.3% |
| 2017 | 129,287 | 6.9% |
| 2018 | 122,684 | 7.5% |
| 2019 | 98,654 | 7.3% |
| 2020 | 37,263 | 8.0% |
| 2021 | 15,579 | 6.8% |
| 2022 | 4,631 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | 411 | 3.2% |
| 2024 | 400 | 2.3% |
Methodology & source. 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.