Mercedes-Benz S-Class MOT Results
Registered in 201080.8% pass rate
from 281 tests in 2017
(33% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is unusually good or bad.
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6.8% fail on
Tyres
- 3.6% fail on Condition
- 3.2% fail on Tread depth
- 0.71% fail on Size/type
- 0.36% fail on Valve stem
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6.0% fail on
Brakes
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3.6% fail on
Brake performance
- 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Rear wheels
- 0.36% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.36% fail on Front wheels
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1.4% fail on
Hub components
- 1.4% fail on Brake pads
- 0.36% fail on Brake discs
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0.71% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.71% fail on Electronic parking brake (23 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.71% fail on ABS
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0.36% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.36% fail on Leaks
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3.6% fail on
Brake performance
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4.6% fail on
Suspension
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2.5% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.5% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 2.1% fail on Front suspension joints (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.36% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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2.5% fail on
Suspension arms
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3.9% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(71% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.4% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
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1.4% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
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0.36% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.36% fail on Front lamps
- 0.36% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.36% fail on Horn
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1.4% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.8% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 1.4% fail on Washers
- 0.71% fail on Wipers
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1.1% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.1% fail on Registration plate
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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.