Mercedes S class
Mercedes S class technical data
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Is Mercedes S class a reliable car?
As for Mercedes S class models from 1993 to 2013, overall, the reliability of the Mercedes S class is average. The number of defects found on the Mercedes S class during the annual technical checkups is about average for a car of its age.
Based on these reviews, the highest reliability scores were demonstrated by Mercedes S class generation from 1998 to 2002, while the models produced from 2009 to 2013 had the lowest reliability ratings, reliability scores vary quite significantly between generations of Mercedes S class. For more information, check the respective generation information.
Most Mercedes S class engines are chain-driven, which is considered more reliable than belt-driven engines.
Mercedes S class reviews
Total 10 Mercedes S class owner reviews
Pros: Fast, yet comfortable, perfect handling, good brakes, good-looking car and lots of nice emotions (the experts will understand)!
Cons: Very expensive to run, you have to pay a lot of money for any repairs or maintenance.
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 2 years) | Owned for | 50`000 kilometers (4 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 24.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 6400 € (~ 1600 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Driving is nice (when it does not tear)
Cons: Precious and rare repair man could quickly find problem
| Purchase year: | 2016 age of car 16 years) | Owned for | 5`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 7.5 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 4080 € (~ 4080 € per year) | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Very nice driving toy for such car fans
Cons: High fuel consumption
| Purchase year: | 2010 age of car 20 years) | Owned for | 300`000 kilometers (6 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 12.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 620 € (~ 103 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2016 age of car 18 years) | Owned for | 2`000 kilometers (0 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 150 € | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A good classic. Eternal with handy master
Cons: Not for fishing
| Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 27 years) | Owned for | 2`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 20.0 litres per 100km (90% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: a real Mercedes
| Purchase year: | 2008 age of car 10 years) | Owned for | 80`000 kilometers (7 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 9.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: security
| Purchase year: | 2012 age of car 20 years) | Owned for | 70`000 kilometers (5 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 429 € (~ 85 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend