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A19 FTS

2000 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,184 mi
Last recorded79,184 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class92,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 FTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2014 79,184 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 79,184 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 328,103 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 325,815 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 325,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 310,914 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 284,398 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 284,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Front tyres scuffing on inside edge. Rear brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 25 Nov 2010 263,156 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 243,202 miles

n/s/front tyre scuffing on outside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2009 231,312 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 218,038 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 165,250 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 160,394 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 116,175 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 73,866 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 72,860 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2005 72,745 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/front tyre o/wall damage n/s/rear tyre o/wall damage f/pads worn close to l/limit n/s/rear baby seat loose

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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A19 FTS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A19 FTS, 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 A19 FTS registered?

A19 FTS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is A19 FTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 FTS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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