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B11 BVL

2000 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Lpg 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,727 mi
Last recorded186,727 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class92,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 BVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 186,727 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 186,727 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 177,798 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 165,016 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 164,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 152,169 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 137,787 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 123,011 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 112,631 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 101,392 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 92,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 92,214 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 84,320 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 84,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 80,682 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 80,682 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 75,760 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 69,309 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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B11 BVL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B11 BVL, 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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B11 BVL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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