MERCEDES-BENZ S 350 L GRAND MOT pass rate
93.2% of 1,385 MERCEDES-BENZ S 350 L GRAND MOT tests pass.
The S 350 L GRAND passes its MOT 93.2% of the time — well above the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models, which sits at 83.5%.
The MERCEDES-BENZ S 350 L GRAND passes its MOT 93.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Unusually, pass rate is higher for older examples: 86.5% at 0–3 years compared with 93.8% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 86.5% | 104 | 33,516 miles |
| 3–6 years | 93.8% | 1,281 | 52,877 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ S 350 L GRAND
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ S 350 L GRAND fails its MOT is tyres — present in 60.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 60.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 8.8% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 7.8% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Road Wheels | 6.9% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.9% | Missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.9% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.9% | Not working |
| Visibility | 2.0% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS — 81.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 85.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS — 83.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA — 89.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 91.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA — 87.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MERCEDES-BENZ S 350 L GRAND?
- 93.2% of MERCEDES-BENZ S 350 L GRAND MOT tests pass, based on 1,385 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MERCEDES-BENZ S 350 L GRAND?
- The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ S 350 L GRAND fails its MOT is tyres — present in 60.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the MERCEDES-BENZ S 350 L GRAND's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MERCEDES-BENZ service history guide for how to check and keep one.