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B6 FGM

2000 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,937 mi
Last recorded134,937 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class92,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 FGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 134,937 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011
Pass 25 Sep 2009 127,069 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 127,065 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 112,355 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 101,402 miles

dash indicates fault with indicators.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 89,125 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 89,125 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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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B6 FGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B6 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 B6 FGM registered?

B6 FGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 November 2000.

Is B6 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 FGM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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