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2007 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

58,550 mi
Last recorded58,550 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class80,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2000 BU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 58,550 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 57,262 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 56,535 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 56,532 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 56,338 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays + engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2018 55,758 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn on inner sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 55,649 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 54,265 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 52,694 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,768 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 46,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,468 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 33,273 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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2000 BU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 80,089 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 2000 BU, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 2000 BU registered?

2000 BU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is 2000 BU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2000 BU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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