Mercedes-Benz S-Class MOT Results
Registered in 200774.7% pass rate
from 692 tests in 2017
(36% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is unusually good or bad.
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8.8% fail on
Brakes
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4.6% fail on
Brake performance
- 4.3% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Rear wheels
- 0.29% fail on Front wheels
- 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.14% fail on Brake operation
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2.9% fail on
Hub components
- 1.4% fail on Brake pads
- 1.3% fail on Brake discs
- 0.58% fail on Brake calipers (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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1.2% fail on
Components
- 0.87% fail on Pipes
- 0.29% fail on Hoses
- 0.58% fail on Leaks (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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1.2% fail on
Components
- 1.0% fail on Electronic stability system (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.29% fail on
Pedal
- 0.29% fail on Anti-slip
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0.29% fail on
Pedal
- 0.29% fail on ABS
- 0.29% fail on Restricted movement
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0.14% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.14% fail on Electronic parking brake
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4.6% fail on
Brake performance
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8.1% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(60% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Position lamps
(54% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Front lamps (49% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Rear lamps (79% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp (68% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (64% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.3% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.14% fail on Individual lamps
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1.3% fail on
Flashing type
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1.2% fail on
Headlamps
(65% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Headlamp (73% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.29% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.14% fail on Switch
- 0.29% fail on Stop lamp (93% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Hazard warning
(5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Switch (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Horn
- 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.6% fail on
Position lamps
(54% better than other 2007 cars)
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8.1% fail on
Suspension
(46% better than other 2007 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Suspension arms
(68% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (75% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Front suspension joints (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(84% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (84% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.29% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.29% fail on Front
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0.29% fail on
Shock absorbers
(80% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Condition (80% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.14% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.14% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.14% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.14% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.14% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.14% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.14% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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4.9% fail on
Suspension arms
(68% worse than other 2007 cars)
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7.8% fail on
Tyres
- 4.5% fail on Tread depth
- 3.5% fail on Condition
- 0.14% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
- 0.14% fail on Size/type
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2.7% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(56% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Washers
- 0.87% fail on Wipers (73% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Windscreen
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1.4% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(60% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Emissions
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0.58% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.43% fail on System
- 0.14% fail on Pipe
- 0.29% fail on Exhaust system (86% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Road Wheels
(180% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Attachment
- 0.43% fail on Condition
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0.87% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.87% fail on Registration plate
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0.72% fail on
Steering
(69% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Steering system
(72% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Ball joint
- 0.29% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Locking devices
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0.58% fail on
Steering system
(72% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.14% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.14% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.14% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.14% fail on Condition
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0.14% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.14% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.14% fail on Engine mountings
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2006 - 2014)
Wonderfully luxurious. High-class cabin. Superb refinement on the move. The best looking saloon this size. Improved again from 2010.