Mercedes-Benz S-Class MOT Results
Registered in 200878.0% pass rate
from 481 tests in 2017
(40% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is unusually good or bad.
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9.1% fail on
Brakes
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5.2% fail on
Brake performance
- 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Rear wheels
- 0.42% fail on Front wheels
- 0.21% fail on Brake imbalance
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2.7% fail on
Hub components
- 2.1% fail on Brake pads
- 0.42% fail on Brake discs
- 0.21% fail on Brake calipers
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1.7% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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1.5% fail on
Components
- 1.2% fail on Pipes
- 0.21% fail on Hoses
- 0.21% fail on Leaks
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1.5% fail on
Components
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0.42% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.42% fail on
Pedal
- 0.42% fail on Anti-slip
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0.42% fail on
Pedal
- 0.42% fail on ABS
- 0.21% fail on Electronic stability system
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5.2% fail on
Brake performance
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7.5% fail on
Suspension
(44% better than other 2008 cars)
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6.0% fail on
Suspension arms
(140% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.83% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.83% fail on Front
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0.21% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.21% fail on Condition
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0.21% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.21% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.21% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.21% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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6.0% fail on
Suspension arms
(140% worse than other 2008 cars)
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6.0% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(67% better than other 2008 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (56% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Position lamps
(70% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Front lamps (62% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.2% fail on Headlamp
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0.21% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.21% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp (79% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.21% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.21% fail on Individual lamps
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0.21% fail on
Flashing type
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5.2% fail on
Tyres
- 3.7% fail on Tread depth
- 2.5% fail on Condition
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3.1% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(46% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Washers
- 1.0% fail on Wipers (66% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Windscreen
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0.83% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.62% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Attachment
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0.62% fail on
Steering
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0.62% fail on
Steering system
- 0.21% fail on Ball joint
- 0.21% fail on Drag link end
- 0.21% fail on Track rod end
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0.62% fail on
Steering system
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0.42% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(85% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.42% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.42% fail on Registration plate
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0.21% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.21% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.21% fail on Condition
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0.21% fail on
Seat belts
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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.