Scania S500 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Scania S500 car check
Is the Scania S500 reliable? We analysed 791 real MOT tests across 186 vehicles to find out.
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The Scania S500 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Scania S500.
Scania S500 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Scania S500. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Scania S500 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Scania S500 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Scania S500 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scania S500 THIS CAR | 94.9% | 791 | 480,690 mi | — yrs |
| Scania Unknown | 89.2% | 5,189 | 479,261 mi | 22 yrs |
| Scania R450 | 91.5% | 2,981 | 549,040 mi | — yrs |
| Scania R500 | 83.5% | 1,700 | 840,433 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Focus Titanium MHEV | 92.9% | 508 | 19,414 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Scania Unknown (89.2% pass rate) and the Scania R450 (91.5% pass rate), the Scania S500 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Scania S500Should you buy a used Scania S500?
The Scania S500 has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.9% across 791 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.