Car statistics by year
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars first registered in 2014: how they did at their 2025 MOT, what failed them, how far they have been driven and how many are still on the road. Compared with every car first registered in 2014, so like is set against like.
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 75.2% All 2014 cars 69.1%
- Typical mileage at the MOT 93,200 miles; all 2014 cars 78,900
- Left at the end of 2025 20,451 75.3% of the 27,161 at the end of 2014
- Tests finding a dangerous defect 9.7% All 2014 cars 7.9%
- Tests with an advisory 53.8% All 2014 cars 55.3%
- MOT tests in 2025 19,454 normal tests in Great Britain
How do 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Classes do at their MOT?
In 2025, at about 11 years old, 75.2% of 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT tests were passed first time, against 69.1% for all cars first registered in 2014. 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Classes did better than average for their age, by 6.1 points. A year earlier the same cars passed 76.1% of the time (all 2014 cars 70.5%).
MOT pass rate by year of first registration: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs all cars
Each pair of bars is one year of first registration, tested in 2025. Older cars pass less often, so compare each Mercedes-Benz E-Class bar with the all-cars bar beside it.
| First registered | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| ’08 | 69.9% | 57.0% |
| ’09 | 70.0% | 58.2% |
| ’10 | 69.0% | 59.3% |
| ’11 | 69.6% | 61.5% |
| ’12 | 68.9% | 63.6% |
| ’13 | 70.9% | 66.0% |
| ’14 | 75.2% | 69.1% |
| ’15 | 77.8% | 72.6% |
| ’16 | 81.0% | 75.6% |
| ’17 | 83.0% | 79.1% |
| ’18 | 83.8% | 81.8% |
| ’19 | 85.6% | 84.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT failures on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Coil spring: fractured or broken was the most common single reason a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class failed, on 11.5% of about 4,800 failed tests. By area of the car, tyres failed most often (37.0% of failed tests; all 2014 cars 23.1%). 9.7% of tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.9% for all cars first registered in 2014. A failed test can have several defects, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 11.5% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 11.2% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 9.9% |
| Linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension | 8.8% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 7.8% |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements Brakes | 7.2% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.1% |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded Brakes | 5.6% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 4.8% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 4.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Failure categories: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs all 2014 cars
The marker shows the share for all cars first registered the same year.
| Category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres | 37.0% |
| Suspension | 36.1% |
| Brakes | 30.2% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 13.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.0% |
| Visibility | 5.4% |
| Road wheels | 4.8% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT advisories on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
An advisory is something the tester noticed that did not fail the test but may need work soon. 53.8% of 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class tests had at least one (all 2014 cars 55.3%). These are the things to check on one you are thinking of buying.
Most common advisories
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 21.8% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 11.8% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 9.1% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 8.5% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.8% |
| Wheel bearings: slight play Suspension | 5.4% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 4.8% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 4.8% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 4.4% |
| Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 2.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
What mileage is normal for a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
Half of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Classes tested in 2025 had covered fewer than 93,200 miles. A quarter had covered fewer than 70,400 and a quarter more than 122,300. For all cars first registered in 2014, the middle figure was 78,900 miles, so 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Classes have been driven 18.1% further than average.
Mileage at the 2025 MOT
Odometer readings at each car’s latest MOT of the year. The bar covers the middle half of cars; the line the middle 80%.
| 10% | 25% | Median | 75% | 90% | Cars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 51,900 | 70,400 | 93,200 | 122,300 | 156,700 | 18,445 |
| All 2014 cars | 39,700 | 57,200 | 78,900 | 102,900 | 128,800 | 2,036,913 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
How many 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Classes are left?
At the end of 2014, 27,161 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Classes were on the DVLA record in the United Kingdom. By the end of 2025, 20,451 were: 18,702 licensed and 1,749 declared off the road (SORN). That is 75.3% still on the record, against 90.2% for all cars first registered in 2014.
Share still on the record since 2014
Cars licensed or SORN at each year end, as a share of the number at the end of 2014. Cars scrapped or exported leave the record. Late registrations and imports can push the share above 100%.
| Year end | 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | All 2014 cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| 2015 | 97.9% | 99.9% |
| 2016 | 93.8% | 99.4% |
| 2017 | 86.7% | 96.3% |
| 2018 | 85.7% | 96.9% |
| 2019 | 82.9% | 96.4% |
| 2020 | 81.8% | 95.4% |
| 2021 | 81.0% | 95.1% |
| 2022 | 80.0% | 94.2% |
| 2023 | 78.4% | 93.1% |
| 2024 | 76.8% | 91.8% |
| 2025 | 75.3% | 90.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2025 Updated
Recalls that may affect cars built around 2014
14 of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class’s 139 recalls in DVSA’s records cover cars built during 2014. 8 have no build dates, so could apply to any year.
The 2014 on this page is the year of first registration, not the year the car was built. A car first registered early in 2014 may have been built in 2013, and recalls apply to particular build dates and VINs, so check the recalls either side too.
| Launched | Concern | Built | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2023 | On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture. | 6 Apr 2011 to 30 May 2016 and 1 Aug 2016 to 19 Sept 2016 | 51,251 (all models) |
| 6 Oct 2020 | Engine control unit software to be updated | 8 Nov 2011 to 31 May 2018 | 994 (all models) |
| 17 Oct 2019 | Software update required to improve emissions | 1 Feb 2013 to 30 Nov 2017 | 7,681 (all models) |
| 6 Sept 2019 | To achieve an improvement in the emissions via software updates | 1 Jun 2012 to 30 Nov 2017 | 25,647 (all models) |
| 9 Jul 2018 | Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded | 11 Jun 2011 to 7 Jun 2017 | 10,113 (all models) |
| 2 Feb 2018 | Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded | 1 Nov 2011 to 31 Jul 2017 | 84,879 (all models) |
| 20 Jun 2017 | Starting current limiter may overload | 1 Feb 2014 to 28 Feb 2017 | 74,444 (all models) |
| 8 Jun 2017 | Electric power steering motor defective | 1 Aug 2014 to 31 Dec 2016 | 16 (all models) |
| 19 Apr 2017 | Faulty control unit may cause vehicle to perform outside specification | 1 Jan 2004 to 31 Mar 2017 | 42 (all models) |
| 13 Mar 2017 | Front airbag may be deactivated | 1 Oct 2014 to 30 Sept 2016 | 7,494 |
| 13 Mar 2017 | Short circuit may occur | 1 Oct 2014 to 30 Nov 2016 | 12,633 |
| 30 Jul 2015 | Front seats may not be secured acording to specification | 2 Jun 2014 | 10 (all models) |
| 23 Mar 2015 | Fire may occur | 1 Jul 2012 to 31 Dec 2014 | 3,863 (all models) |
| 16 Jan 2015 | Oil may leak | 1 Feb 2014 to 30 Nov 2014 | 61,672 (all models) |
Every Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall · Check a specific car on GOV.UK · How we match recalls
Recall details come from manufacturers through DVSA. “Vehicles” is the number the manufacturer reported; “all models” means the figure covers everything in the recall. A recall listed here may not apply to a particular car: only the manufacturer or GOV.UK can say for its VIN.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
Other years of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class
24 years of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2007 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (71.0% passed first time) and the 2022 cars worst (88.3%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | – | 1,518 | 77.2% |
| 1995 | – | 1,654 | 72.5% |
| 2001 | – | 1,857 | 66.0% |
| 2002 | – | 2,059 | 67.1% |
| 2003 | – | 4,389 | 68.2% |
| 2004 | – | 5,200 | 68.4% |
| 2005 | – | 4,871 | 66.2% |
| 2006 | – | 4,135 | 68.8% |
| 2007 | – | 5,936 | 71.0% |
| 2008 | – | 4,553 | 69.9% |
| 2009 | – | 7,012 | 70.0% |
| 2010 | – | 11,747 | 69.0% |
| 2011 | – | 13,739 | 69.6% |
| 2012 | – | 15,024 | 68.9% |
| 2013 | – | 19,471 | 70.9% |
| 2014 | 27,161 | 20,451 | 75.2% |
| 2015 | 24,338 | 20,676 | 77.8% |
| 2016 | 24,081 | 19,786 | 81.0% |
| 2017 | 23,545 | 20,463 | 83.0% |
| 2018 | 21,558 | 18,938 | 83.8% |
| 2019 | 19,273 | 17,783 | 85.6% |
| 2020 | 9,820 | 9,030 | 86.3% |
| 2021 | 6,450 | 5,658 | 87.8% |
| 2022 | 3,262 | 2,951 | 88.3% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 19,454 MOT tests of 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars | 15 September 2026 |
| Cars on the record | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of 2025 | 20,451 cars still on the record (licensed or SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
- MOT figures cover normal tests in Great Britain in 2025 of Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars first registered in 2014; retests are excluded. “All cars” means every car we match to a model, first registered in 2014.
- Year of first registration is DVSA’s first-use date: when the car was first registered, in the UK or abroad.
- Defects and advisories are DVSA’s descriptions made readable. Where on the car a defect was found (side, front or rear) is ignored, so the same fault on any wheel counts once per test.
- Mileage is the odometer reading at each car’s latest normal MOT of the year, as recorded by the tester. A few readings are in kilometres or mistyped; percentiles are not thrown by a handful of outliers.
- Cars on the record come from DfT table VEH0124 and cover the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland; MOT figures cover Great Britain only.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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