MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz S350cdi
1 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Mercedes-benz S350cdi vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz S350cdi has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 137,623 miles.
1
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
9,728
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz S350cdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz S350cdi MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension57%
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Other14%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Visibility7%
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Body & structure7%
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Brakes7%
Mercedes-benz S350cdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz S350cdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz S350cdi MOT tests:
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre (1 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test (1 times)
- Central Rear Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz S350cdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 17 | 76% | 137,623 |
Mercedes-benz S350cdi reliability FAQ
Across 1 Mercedes-benz S350cdi vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz S350cdi MOT issues are:
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz S350cdi in our data has covered around
137,623 miles.
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