Mercedes Benz S 500 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz S 500. Check any S 500 by registration number below.

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97.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.8%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz S 500 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz S 500 has an average MOT pass rate of 97.0%, which is 6.8 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the S 500 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the S 500 is around 139,228 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used S 500, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz S 500, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Benz S 500 performs at MOT across different model years.

2016

Based on 84 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2015

Based on 146 vehicles

98.6%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

176k mi

2014

Based on 202 vehicles

99.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

75k mi

Mileage at 10yr

168k mi

2013

Based on 80 vehicles

98.8%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

85k mi

Mileage at 10yr

188k mi

2011

Based on 108 vehicles

98.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

83k mi

Mileage at 5yr

130k mi

2010

Based on 126 vehicles

99.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2009

Based on 143 vehicles

98.6%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

161k mi

Mileage at 10yr

199k mi

2008

Based on 262 vehicles

96.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

71k mi

Mileage at 5yr

139k mi

Mileage at 10yr

214k mi

2007

Based on 257 vehicles

94.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

76k mi

Mileage at 5yr

116k mi

Mileage at 10yr

197k mi

2006

Based on 436 vehicles

96.8%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

77k mi

Mileage at 5yr

142k mi

Mileage at 10yr

198k mi

2005

Based on 164 vehicles

95.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

182k mi

2004

Based on 97 vehicles

97.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

214k mi

2003

Based on 130 vehicles

96.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

186k mi

2002

Based on 78 vehicles

97.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

177k mi

2001

Based on 89 vehicles

93.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

185k mi

2000

Based on 170 vehicles

92.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

215k mi

1999

Based on 297 vehicles

90.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

202k mi

1998

Based on 52 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Typical Mileage — Mercedes Benz S 500

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2008 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used S 500.

At 3 Years

71,273

miles

At 5 Years

139,228

miles

At 10 Years

213,725

miles

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85.8% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz S 500

Mercedes Benz S 500 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz S 500 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz S 500?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz S 500 is 97.0% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz S 500?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Mercedes Benz S 500 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 97.0%, the Mercedes Benz S 500 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz S 500?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Benz S 500?

Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz S 500: 176,491 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used S 500 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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