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A12 FGM

2000 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,618 mi
Last recorded124,618 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class92,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 FGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 124,618 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 117,212 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 117,211 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 96,661 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 96,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 91,554 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 86,381 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 81,183 miles

front btake disc inner faces corroded

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 76,013 miles

plastic covers fitted on underside.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 71,695 miles

drivers wiper poor

front brake discs rusted

unable to check rear seat belts due to items on seats

under body covers

Pass 8 Jan 2009 66,457 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 60,748 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 53,849 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 45,853 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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A12 FGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver 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 A12 FGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 FGM registered?

A12 FGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is A12 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 FGM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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