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2000 V

2013 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,922 mi
Last recorded57,922 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class70,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2000 V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 57,922 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 57,922 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 55,997 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 54,835 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 54,700 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 53,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play multi link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 53,321 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play multi link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 50,877 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 48,056 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 48,055 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect leaking air (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 45,445 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 40,122 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 37,691 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 37,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm has shock fixed to it (2.4.G.2)

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 V is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 70,014 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V, 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 13 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 V registered?

2000 V is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 December 2013.

Is 2000 V safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2000 V shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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