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522 HAL

2000 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,314 mi
Last recorded157,314 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class92,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration522 HAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 157,314 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 151,864 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 145,609 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in the N/S/F and O/S/F inner steering joints.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 140,238 miles

nearside headlamp slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Jan 2013 134,202 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 134,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 127,161 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 120,249 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 111,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 104,726 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 104,679 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 92,379 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 80,766 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 68,006 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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522 HAL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 522 HAL, 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 522 HAL registered?

522 HAL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is 522 HAL safe to buy?

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