Mercedes-Benz S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D A
From 995 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D As fare better: 2021 models pass at 95.3% vs 93.2% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 18 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 18 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 4 |
| a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle | 4 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 93.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D As tested had between 35,145 and 52,889 miles on the clock.
At 42,560 median miles, the S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D A has 0.015 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D A MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D A has a 93.6% MOT pass rate based on 995 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D A?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D A is 42,560 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 35,145 and 52,889 miles.
Buying a used S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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