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257D206

2000 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,923 mi
Last recorded100,923 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class92,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration257D206
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 100,923 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 97,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 95,770 miles

o/s steering arm has slight play

Fail 24 Oct 2011 95,719 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2010 85,429 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 81,001 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 69,793 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 58,418 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 53,019 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 46,084 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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257D206 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 257D206, 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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What year was 257D206 registered?

257D206 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is 257D206 safe to buy?

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