Mercedes-Benz S-Class MOT Results
Registered in 199864.5% pass rate
from 276 tests in 2017
(24% better than other 1998 cars)
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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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is unusually good or bad.
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16% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
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5.1% fail on
Direction indicators
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5.1% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.9% fail on Individual lamps
- 2.5% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.72% fail on All direction indicators
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5.1% fail on
Flashing type
- 4.7% fail on Stop lamp
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4.0% fail on
Position lamps
- 2.5% fail on Front lamps
- 1.4% fail on Rear lamps
- 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
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2.9% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp
- 1.1% fail on Horn
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0.72% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.72% fail on Fog lamp
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5.1% fail on
Direction indicators
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13% fail on
Suspension
(37% better than other 1998 cars)
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5.8% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 5.8% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Coil springs
- 3.3% fail on Condition
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2.2% fail on
Prescribed areas
(67% better than other 1998 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Component mounting
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1.4% fail on
Suspension arms
- 1.4% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 1.4% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.36% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.36% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.36% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.36% fail on Front
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0.36% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.36% fail on Condition
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5.8% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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12% fail on
Brakes
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4.7% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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4.3% fail on
Components
- 2.5% fail on Pipes
- 1.8% fail on Hoses
- 0.36% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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4.3% fail on
Components
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3.3% fail on
Brake performance
(64% better than other 1998 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
- 1.1% fail on Rear wheels
- 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (74% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Front wheels (78% better than other 1998 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Hub components
- 2.2% fail on Brake pads
- 1.1% fail on Brake discs
- 1.4% fail on ABS
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0.72% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.72% fail on Condition
- 0.36% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.36% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.36% fail on
Pedal
- 0.36% fail on Condition
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0.36% fail on
Pedal
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4.7% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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6.5% fail on
Tyres
- 4.0% fail on Tread depth
- 2.5% fail on Condition
- 0.36% fail on Size/type
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5.8% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 3.6% fail on Wipers
- 1.8% fail on Washers
- 1.1% fail on Mirrors
- 0.36% fail on Windscreen
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5.1% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(53% better than other 1998 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Emissions (61% better than other 1998 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 1998 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.72% fail on Pipe
- 0.36% fail on System
- 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
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2.9% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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1.8% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 1.8% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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1.1% fail on
Seat belts
(75% better than other 1998 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Condition
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1.8% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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2.9% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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1.4% fail on
Doors
- 1.4% fail on Passengers other (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Body condition
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0.36% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.36% fail on Chassis
- 0.36% fail on Body security
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0.36% fail on
Seats
- 0.36% fail on Drivers
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1.4% fail on
Doors
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2.2% fail on
Steering
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1.8% fail on
Steering system
- 0.72% fail on Steering box (9 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Ball joint
- 0.36% fail on Track rod end
- 0.36% fail on Steering arm
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0.36% fail on
Power steering
- 0.36% fail on Rams
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1.8% fail on
Steering system
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1.8% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.8% fail on Registration plate
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0.72% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.72% fail on Attachment