Hybrid Mercedes-Benz S-Class: MOT pass rate
90.2% of hybrid Mercedes-Benz S-Class pass the MOT first time, measured across 899 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 68,241.
Hybrid against the other Mercedes-Benz S-Class versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 85.2% | 17,692 |
| Petrol | 84.8% | 6,835 |
| Hybrid | 90.2% | 899 |
| All Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 85.2% | 25,599 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Hybrids sidestep most emissions failures and tend to do lighter urban miles, though the extra weight tells on tyres and brakes.
On the Mercedes-Benz S-Class specifically, hybrid is the strongest at 90.2%, and this hybrid version sits 5 points above the 85.2% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
The hybrid Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the stronger side of this model on MOT data. Still judge the individual car, but the fuel type is a mild point in its favour. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average hybrid Mercedes-Benz S-Class had covered 68,241 miles at test, against 99,135 for the diesel and 81,126 for the petrol. That is a shade above the middle of the range, still ordinary wear rather than a red flag, but worth checking against the service book for the car's age.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Mercedes-Benz S-Class fuel types
- Diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class - 85.2%
- Petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class - 84.8%