2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · 5,403 MOT tests
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class reliability
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Classs fail 24.6% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 21 S-Class years (5,403 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz S-Classs: 15.8%)
- 24.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz S-Classs: 15.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 114,279
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,403
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.1% of tests fail here (72% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 84% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Fail rate by area
- Brakes10%
- Lights and electrics7%
- Suspension6.9%
- Tyres5.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.22%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.15%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Parking brake efficiency under half required 1.85%
The parking brake is well below required strength and is unlikely to hold the car on a slope.
Position lamp not working 1.55%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Diesel smoke opacity above limit 1.43%
Excess smoke can point to engine wear or a fault, and the car will fail the MOT.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.21%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.97%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.31%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.98%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.13%) · Wheel bearing slight play (5.46%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz S-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class reliable?
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Classs fail 24.6% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 21 S-Class years (5,403 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (3% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.22% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (2.15% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class shows 114,279 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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