2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · 11,536 MOT tests
2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class reliability
2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Classs fail 11.3% of first MOT tests, 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 21 S-Class years (11,536 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz S-Classs: 15.8%)
- 11.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz S-Classs: 15.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 48% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 54,914
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,536
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 54% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 83% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.6%
- Suspension2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Brakes1.3%
- Lights and electrics1.1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.7%
- Number plates and VIN0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.99%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.51%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.81%
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 0.77%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.49%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.49%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.08%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (3.97%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.8%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.51%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.62%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.37%)
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 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class reliable?
2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Classs fail 11.3% of first MOT tests, 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 21 S-Class years (11,536 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (1.99% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.51% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class shows 54,914 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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