MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz S350l
2 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Mercedes-benz S350l vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz S350l has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 61,589 miles.
2
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
4,560
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz S350l problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz S350l MOT tests:
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Other46%
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Brakes25%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
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Visibility7%
Mercedes-benz S350l pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1), Petrol (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz S350l MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz S350l MOT tests:
- engine cover / undertray fitted (2 times)
- engine management light on (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Nearside Side repeater not working located in door mirror (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) (1 times)
- engine management light stays on (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit , advise change (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz S350l pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 88,192 |
| 2010 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 34,986 |
Mercedes-benz S350l reliability FAQ
Across 2 Mercedes-benz S350l vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz S350l MOT issues are:
engine cover / undertray fitted; engine management light on; Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Mercedes-benz S350l in our data has covered around
61,589 miles.
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