2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · 9,152 MOT tests
2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class reliability
2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Classs fail 7% of first MOT tests, 59% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 21 S-Class years (9,152 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz S-Classs: 15.8%)
- 7%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz S-Classs: 15.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 59% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 51,355
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,152
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 60% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.5%
- Suspension1%
- Brakes0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.7%
- Lights and electrics0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.99%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.76%
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 0.6%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.43%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.33%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.28%
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 (7.97%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.56%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.45%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.21%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.19%)
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 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class reliable?
2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Classs fail 7% of first MOT tests, 59% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 21 S-Class years (9,152 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.99% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.76% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class shows 51,355 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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