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18 FMK

2000 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,186 mi
Last recorded19,186 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class92,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 FMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 19,186 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 18,873 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 18,607 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 18,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 17,864 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 17,246 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 16,765 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise: off side rear tyre has a cut to sidewall / nearside front wing mirror plastic cover is lose but not dangerous / surface corrosion to rear axle mounts /plastic floor covers fitted /

advise: when vehicle is jacked up on the rear the nearside rear brake pipe bracket is rubbing on the inner sidewall of the tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2012 16,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise: off side rear tyre has a cut to sidewall / nearside front wing mirror plastic cover is lose but not dangerous / surface corrosion to rear axle mounts /plastic floor covers fitted /

advise: when vehicle is jacked up on the rear the nearside rear brake pipe bracket is rubbing on the inner sidewall of the tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2011 15,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 14,660 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 12,347 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 9,119 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 7,570 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 7,562 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

off side front brake noisy

Pass 18 Jul 2006 6,284 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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18 FMK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 92,705 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 18 FMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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18 FMK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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