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Mercedes-benz S-CLASS - 2017

81.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2017 is 137.4 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 2017. Sample size: 2,858 cars, 7,015 tests and 5,688 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,858 cars

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class shows a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 81 defects per 100 vehicles versus the average of 134. This model performs particularly well in categories such as brakes and steering, with defect rates 44% and 82% lower than the average, respectively. Notably, it also has fewer issues related to visibility and lights, indicating a strong reliability in these areas. Despite the higher defect rates in the lowest mileage segment, overall trends suggest a consistent performance across various mileages, making it a standout choice in its class.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,858 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 44.7% better
40.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 72.5 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 83.9% better
0.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.6 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 43.4% better
8.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 81.9% better
3.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.4 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 28.4% better
102.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 143.1 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 77.1% better
1.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 55.6% better
1.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 55.6% better
4.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.0 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 318 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: 1,802
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 592
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 533
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 418
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 332
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 309
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 225
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 148
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 128
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 121

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 225
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 148
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 121
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 74
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 65
Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 41
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 14