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Mercedes-benz S-CLASS - 1995

342.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1995 is 333.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz S-CLASS, model year 1995. Sample size: 106 cars, 177 tests and 607 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 106 cars

The 1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has an overall defect rate of 343 per 100 vehicles, which is slightly higher than the average of 326 per 100 for cars of the same year. Notably, this model excels in categories such as steering, visibility, and lights and electrics, showing significantly lower defect rates compared to the average. However, it struggles with brakes and wheel-related issues, where it registers higher defect rates. Mileage trends indicate that as the vehicle ages, defect rates increase substantially, especially in the highest mileage bracket. Overall, while the S-Class performs well in certain areas, it faces challenges in critical safety components.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 106 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz S-CLASS

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 30.7% worse
175.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 134.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
Steering
▲ 27.3% better
23.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 32.6 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 24.0% better
20.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 47.9% better
33.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 35.2% worse
306.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 226.5 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 56.7% better
38.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 88.7 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 82.1% better
4.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.1 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 23.7% worse
83.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 67.6 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 636 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 84
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 68
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 47
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 35
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 34
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 29
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 29
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 16
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 13

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 3