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B18 HSS

2000 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Lpg 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,500 mi
Last recorded78,500 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class92,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 HSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 78,500 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 78,177 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 77,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 77,328 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 76,857 miles

Nearside Rear park may require repair/adjustment

Pass 4 Jun 2016 75,136 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 73,212 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 70,072 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 67,420 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 65,180 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 56,833 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 56,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,596 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 54,615 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 54,613 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 50,469 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 46,890 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,395 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 39,568 miles

1.ALL FOUR TYRES HAVE CUTS AND CRACKS ON OUTER WALLS †2.N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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B18 HSS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,966cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B18 HSS, 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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What year was B18 HSS registered?

B18 HSS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is B18 HSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 HSS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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