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Mercedes-Benz S-Class MOT Results

Registered in 1990
70.9% pass rate
from 402 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.00% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.25% fail on Horn
    • 1.00% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.75% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.25% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.25% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.25% fail on Switch
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 9.0% fail on Suspension
    • 2.7% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs (170% worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring (190% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.00% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.50% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.50% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.25% fail on Axles
      • 0.25% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.25% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.25% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.25% fail on Operation
  • 8.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.5% fail on Seats (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Driver's seat (4 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Passenger's seat (4 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.2% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Hose
      • 0.25% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.00% fail on Transmission
      • 0.75% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.75% fail on Joints
      • 0.25% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.25% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.75% fail on Chassis
      • 0.75% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.50% fail on Floor
    • 0.25% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.25% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.25% fail on Body
      • 0.25% fail on Other body component
    • 0.25% fail on Cabs
      • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 8.2% fail on Brakes
    • 4.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.25% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.25% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.00% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.75% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt
          • 0.75% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.00% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.00% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.25% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.25% fail on Valves
    • 0.50% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.50% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.50% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.25% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.00% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.75% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.50% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 2.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.50% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.25% fail on Steering play
      • 0.25% fail on Steering box
  • 2.0% fail on Tyres
    • 1.00% fail on Condition
    • 1.00% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.00% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.00% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.75% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.75% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.50% fail on Condition
      • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.25% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.25% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Condition

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