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A3 YJG

2000 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,513 mi
Last recorded142,513 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class92,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 YJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 142,513 miles

2x front wheel arches corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from engine area

Pass 19 Feb 2013 128,943 miles

all jacking points corroded,front exhaust bracket broken.front pads low,sill covers fitted.nsr tyre close to limit,noise from offside rear hub

Fail 28 Jan 2013 128,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Noise from o/s/r hub. Front exhaust bracket broken. n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded. Front brake pads appear low. All jacking point areas corroded. Sill covers fitted. n/s/r tyre close to wear bars.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 115,743 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2011 115,743 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2010 99,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 86,791 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 75,628 miles

osr and nsf tyres 2mm and nsf rolling om outer edge

Pass 21 Dec 2007 65,343 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 52,427 miles

o/s/r outer side light not working

Fail 8 Sep 2006 52,427 miles

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

o/s/r outer side light not working

Pass 2 Sep 2005 42,187 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 42,187 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

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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A3 YJG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A3 YJG, 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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A3 YJG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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