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How reliable is the Mercedes Benz S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D A?

Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Mercedes Benz S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D A consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
92% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 1,442 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 92%.

First-time inspection pass rate92%
Dangerous defect rate
2%
Retest rate
9.7%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
63,381 km
Age 5
116,335 km
Age 10
Annual mileage distributionfrom 73 vehicles
Bottom 10%
3,622 km
Low 25%
7,651 km
Median
21,248 km
High 25%
48,255 km
Top 10%
60,174 km
Most common inspection failures
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.2%
A tyre cords visible or damaged0.7%
Where failures most often occur
Rear Nearside(1%)
Rear Offside(0.8%)
Front Nearside(0.8%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Mercedes Benz S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D A reliability by year

How the Mercedes Benz S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D A performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
202092%116,335 km
202195.4%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Mercedes Benz S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D A as a model. The reliability of any individual Mercedes Benz S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D A also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Mercedes Benz S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D A reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Mercedes Benz S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D A consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 92%. Reliability varies by year and engine — see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Mercedes Benz S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D A?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.2% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (0.7% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Mercedes Benz S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D A?

For a typical Mercedes Benz S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D A, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 63,381 km at 3 years, 116,335 km at 5 years, and — at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution — high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Mercedes Benz S 350 L Grand Ed Executive D A before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car — model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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