MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz S350d
5 vehicles · 50 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Mercedes-benz S350d vehicles and 50 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz S350d has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 91,667 miles.
5
Vehicles
50
MOT tests
10,303
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz S350d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz S350d MOT tests:
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Brakes62%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Other23%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Visibility8%
Mercedes-benz S350d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 4 | 100% |
| 3 | 6 | 100% |
| 4 | 9 | 89% |
| 5 | 8 | 88% |
| 6 | 8 | 100% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5)
Most common Mercedes-benz S350d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz S350d MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge (1 times)
- Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge (1 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/20 99Y (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front 2rd Hand Tyre (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz S350d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 18 | 100% | 82,003 |
| 2018 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 31,795 |
| 2017 | 1 | 16 | 94% | 175,360 |
| 2016 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 87,177 |
Mercedes-benz S350d reliability FAQ
Across 5 Mercedes-benz S350d vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz S350d MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Mercedes-benz S350d in our data has covered around
91,667 miles.
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