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:
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Other57%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension43%
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Brakes14%
Mercedes-benz S 350 d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
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:
- Both Front Tyres are worn smooth on the inner and outer edges. (2 times)
- Both Rear Tyres are worn on the inner edge. (2 times)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre (2 times)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs are worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also has multiple cuts, but no threads or cords exposed. (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- 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
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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