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Mercedes-Benz S-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2009
73.8% pass rate
from 355 tests in 2020
(27% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.56% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.28% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.28% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 7.0% fail on Brakes
    • 4.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.56% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Mechanical brake components (83% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.56% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.28% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.28% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.28% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.28% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 6.5% fail on Suspension (49% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.56% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.28% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.28% fail on Springs
      • 0.28% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.28% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.28% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.28% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.28% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
  • 6.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.4% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Position lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.56% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.56% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.28% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.28% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.28% fail on Horn
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.56% fail on Wipers
  • 0.85% fail on Steering
    • 0.85% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.56% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.28% fail on Drag link end
  • 0.85% fail on Body, chassis, structure (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.28% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.28% fail on System
    • 0.28% fail on Doors
      • 0.28% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
  • 0.85% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.85% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.56% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.28% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.28% fail on Requirements
    • 0.28% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
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