MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz S 500
3 vehicles · 7 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Mercedes-benz S 500 vehicles and 7 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz S 500 has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 90,759 miles.
3
Vehicles
7
MOT tests
648
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz S 500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz S 500 MOT tests:
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Visibility67%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
Mercedes-benz S 500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 0% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2), Other (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz S 500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz S 500 MOT tests:
- Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz S 500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 106,914 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 15,109 |
Mercedes-benz S 500 reliability FAQ
Across 3 Mercedes-benz S 500 vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz S 500 MOT issues are:
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)); Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)); Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)).
The typical Mercedes-benz S 500 in our data has covered around
90,759 miles.
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