Mercedes-Benz S-Class MOT Results
Registered in 200366.0% pass rate
from 1,251 tests in 2017
(30% better than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is unusually good or bad.
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13% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(50% better than other 2003 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Position lamps
(44% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Front lamps (47% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Rear lamps
- 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp (57% better than other 2003 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Direction indicators
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3.0% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.8% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
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3.0% fail on
Flashing type
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2.9% fail on
Headlamps
(41% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Headlamp (47% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.16% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.16% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale' (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.16% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (63% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.88% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.88% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.080% fail on Tell tale
- 0.080% fail on Switch
- 0.64% fail on Horn
- 0.40% fail on Stop lamp (93% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.080% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.080% fail on Switch
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4.0% fail on
Position lamps
(44% better than other 2003 cars)
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12% fail on
Suspension
(40% better than other 2003 cars)
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7.1% fail on
Suspension arms
(54% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 7.0% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Attachment
- 2.3% fail on Front suspension joints
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1.4% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 1.4% fail on Condition
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1.3% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(77% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (82% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.16% fail on Attachment
- 0.16% fail on Linkage condition
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0.88% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.72% fail on Front
- 0.16% fail on Rear (85% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Radius arms
(4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Air suspension
(15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Operation
- 0.080% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.080% fail on Other components
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0.24% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.24% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.16% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.080% fail on Condition
- 0.080% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.16% fail on
Prescribed areas
(92% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Component mounting
- 0.080% fail on Subframe mounting
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0.080% fail on
Gas suspension
- 0.080% fail on Suspension unit
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0.080% fail on
Torsion bars
- 0.080% fail on Attachment
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0.080% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.080% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.080% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.080% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.080% fail on Drive shafts
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0.080% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
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7.1% fail on
Suspension arms
(54% worse than other 2003 cars)
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11% fail on
Brakes
(33% better than other 2003 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Brake performance
(42% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (37% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Rear wheels (51% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Front wheels (66% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.080% fail on Brake imbalance
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4.6% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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4.2% fail on
Components
- 3.8% fail on Pipes
- 0.56% fail on Hoses
- 0.080% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.40% fail on Leaks
- 0.16% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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4.2% fail on
Components
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2.1% fail on
Hub components
- 1.9% fail on Brake pads
- 0.24% fail on Brake discs (74% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Brake calipers
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0.64% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.64% fail on Condition
- 0.56% fail on ABS
- 0.48% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.080% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.080% fail on
Pedal
- 0.080% fail on Anti-slip
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0.080% fail on
Pedal
- 0.080% fail on Restricted movement
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4.7% fail on
Brake performance
(42% better than other 2003 cars)
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9.0% fail on
Tyres
- 6.1% fail on Tread depth
- 3.5% fail on Condition
- 0.32% fail on Size/type
- 0.16% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
- 0.080% fail on Valve stem
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4.1% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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3.3% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(120% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 3.2% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.80% fail on
Seat belts
(57% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Condition
- 0.080% fail on Prescribed areas
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3.3% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(120% worse than other 2003 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(60% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Washers (46% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Wipers (78% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Windscreen
- 0.32% fail on Mirrors
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3.2% fail on
Steering
(37% better than other 2003 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Steering system
- 2.2% fail on Track rod end
- 0.48% fail on Ball joint
- 0.40% fail on Steering rack
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0.080% fail on
Free play
- 0.080% fail on Steering rack
- 0.080% fail on Steering arm
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0.080% fail on
Steering control
- 0.080% fail on Steering lock
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3.1% fail on
Steering system
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2.8% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(63% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (67% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.64% fail on System (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Cap
- 0.40% fail on Emissions (88% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.96% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.96% fail on Attachment (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.72% fail on Registration plate
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0.48% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(78% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.16% fail on Chassis
- 0.16% fail on Body condition (81% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Seats
- 0.16% fail on Drivers
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0.16% fail on
Vehicle structure