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Mercedes-benz S-CLASS - 2008

245.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 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 2008. Sample size: 1,138 cars, 2,534 tests and 6,213 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,138 cars

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class demonstrates a lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 245 defects per 100 vehicles versus 337. This model particularly excels in categories such as steering, visibility, and body structure, showing significantly fewer issues than average. However, it faces higher defect rates in brakes, suggesting a potential area for concern. Mileage-related trends indicate that defects increase with higher mileage, but the S-Class generally remains more reliable across all mileage segments compared to the annual average.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,138 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 30.6% worse
173.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 76.1% better
4.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 23.3% better
19.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 67.9% better
29.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 33.6% better
206.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 79.3% better
10.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 85.1% better
1.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 9.5% worse
45.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 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
0 481 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)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 882
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 782
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 495
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 454
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 386
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 253
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 223
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 198
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 140
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 127

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 140
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 75
Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limit
FAIL
Occurrences: 67
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 64
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 56
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 41
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 40
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 36
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 34