Mercedes-Benz S-Class MOT Results

Registered in 1999
65.0% pass rate
from 20 tests in 2021
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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 5.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.0% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 5.0% fail on Other components
    • 5.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 15% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 15% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 15% fail on Spark ignition
        • 10% fail on Non catalyst emissions (62 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 10% fail on Steering
    • 10% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 5.0% fail on Drag link end
      • 5.0% fail on Track rod end
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp
  • 5.0% fail on Brakes
    • 5.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 5.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 5.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 5.0% fail on Body
      • 5.0% fail on Mounting fixings

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