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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz S 350 d

3 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Mercedes-benz S 350 d vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz S 350 d has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 67,076 miles.

3
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
11,305
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz S 350 d problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz S 350 d MOT tests:

  • Other57%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension43%
  • Brakes14%

Mercedes-benz S 350 d pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
22100%
3475%
42100%
54100%
64100%
72100%
8250%

Fuel types: Diesel (3)

Most common Mercedes-benz S 350 d MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz S 350 d MOT tests:

  1. Both Front Tyres are worn smooth on the inner and outer edges. (2 times)
  2. Both Rear Tyres are worn on the inner edge. (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Nail in tyre (2 times)
  4. Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs are worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  6. Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (1 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  10. Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also has multiple cuts, but no threads or cords exposed. (1 times)
  11. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz S 350 d pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2019 1 11 100% 136,895
2018 1 5 80% 27,608
2017 1 5 80% 36,727

Mercedes-benz S 350 d reliability FAQ

Across 3 Mercedes-benz S 350 d vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz S 350 d MOT issues are: Both Front Tyres are worn smooth on the inner and outer edges.; Both Rear Tyres are worn on the inner edge.; Nearside Front Nail in tyre .

The typical Mercedes-benz S 350 d in our data has covered around 67,076 miles.

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