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222D949

2000 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,445 mi
Last recorded98,445 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class92,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration222D949
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 98,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 98,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 88,654 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 88,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 80,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 80,566 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 80,565 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 73,664 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 73,664 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 68,847 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 66,009 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 66,008 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine noisey

Pass 16 Aug 2006 59,544 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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222D949 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 222D949, 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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222D949 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 October 2000.

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