MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,136 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front door mirror glass faded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle , including rear air suspension units
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm , lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
corrosion to exhaust and underbody
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front facing arm , lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension unit damaged but not to excess both rear corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
wiper blades poor
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
air suspension fault warning message on dashboard
centre cat converter internals loose
rear air suspension units corroded
rear exhaust heat shields insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
air suspension fault warning message on dashboard
centre cat converter internals loose
rear air suspension units corroded
rear exhaust heat shields insecure
corrosion to all air suspension units
nearside front tyre bald on outer edge
rear tyre tread depths low
water ingress to rear number plate
all air suspension units corroded
both handbrake cables outer sheaths splitting
rear number plate faded
Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated front (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))
all air suspension units corroded
both handbrake cables outer sheaths splitting
noise from nearside wheel when rotated
offside exhaust front section mounting bracket broken
parking brake effort slightly low on nearside rear
rear number plate faded
both rear brake back plates corroded
front wiper blades poor
nearside front headlamp aim poor
rear exhaust heat shields insecure (not liable to fall off)
rear number plate faded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear brake back plates corroded
front wiper blades poor
nearside front headlamp aim poor
nearside rear inner side light innop (two fitted)
offside front tyre close to legal limit , worn on both edges
rear exhaust heat shields insecure (not liable to fall off)
rear number plate faded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres worn on edges
o/s/ front exhaust mounting broken
front wiper blades poor
rear number plate faded
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement middle arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear section exhaust mountings broken (exhaust system still secure)
front wiper blades poor
offside rear exhaust heat shield insecure
rear number plate faded
exhaust corroded and mountings missing
exhaust heat shield insecure
metal brake pipes corroded
oil leak
play in steering rack ends
under-trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers fitted
exhaust corroded and mountings missing
exhaust heat shield insecure
metal brake pipes corroded
oil leak
plastic trims on sills
play in steering rack ends
under-trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pad warning light on at time of test
light corrosion to all metal brake pipes
rear exhaust mounts missing & corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
light corrosion to all metal brake pipes
o/s/r exhaust mount broken
both rear tyres close to legal limit (2mm on outer edges)
exhaust centre section offside rear mounting bracket broken ,nearside rear mounting bracket weak
light corrosion to rear brake pipes
slight smearing from front wiper blades
both rear tyres on 2.5mm
n/s/ wing mirror damaged
rear exhaust hanger broken
under trays fitted
uneven wear to both rear tyres
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/r and n/s/f tyre treads worn on outer edges
plastic trims on sills
under-trays fitted
both rear tyres slightly worn on outer edge
light corrosion to offside rear outer brake pipe
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
slight wear to front brake discs
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Plasti Protective covers fitted underside of vehicle unable to check all test items
both front tyre wearing inner and outer edges
light corrosion to exhaust system
slight fading to rear number plate lettering
scratches to o/s doors,w/arch,bumper
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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7 BSS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 7 BSS, 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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7 BSS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 11 October 2000.
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