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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz S 560 grand edition auto

27 vehicles · 65 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate

Based on 27 Mercedes-benz S 560 grand edition auto vehicles and 65 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz S 560 grand edition auto has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,528 miles.

27
Vehicles
65
MOT tests
5,178
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
11%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz S 560 grand edition auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz S 560 grand edition auto MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension78%
  • Brakes17%
  • Other6%
  • Lamps & electrical3%

Mercedes-benz S 560 grand edition auto pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
31989%
42592%
51894%
62100%

Fuel types: Petrol (27)

Most common Mercedes-benz S 560 grand edition auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz S 560 grand edition auto MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  7. Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  12. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz S 560 grand edition auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 18 48 92% 27,642
2020 5 17 94% 22,517

Mercedes-benz S 560 grand edition auto reliability FAQ

Across 27 Mercedes-benz S 560 grand edition auto vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz S 560 grand edition auto MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Mercedes-benz S 560 grand edition auto in our data has covered around 26,528 miles.

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