2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · 3,873 MOT tests
2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class reliability
2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Classs fail 18.5% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 21 S-Class years (3,873 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz S-Classs: 15.8%)
- 18.5%
- 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 10
- 93,767
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,873
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 59% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.2% of tests fail here (147% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 77% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.4%
- Brakes5.2%
- Suspension4.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.6%
- Lights and electrics3.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Wheels1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.66%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.78%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.63%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.29%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.21%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.06%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.45%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.84%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.17%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.83%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (4.44%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.56%)
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 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class reliable?
2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Classs fail 18.5% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 21 S-Class years (3,873 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.66% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (1.78% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class shows 93,767 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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