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B7 FFL

2000 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,144 mi
Last recorded165,144 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class92,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 FFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 165,144 miles

Offside Front Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 156,975 miles

exhaust cat rattle

front and brake pad getting low

front brake disc rusty and lip

front brake pipe rusty

oil leak from engine oil very low

rear brake disc rusty

Fail 7 Dec 2013 156,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust cat rattle

front and brake pad getting low

front brake disc rusty and lip

front brake pipe rusty

oil leak from engine oil very low

rear brake disc rusty

Pass 28 Dec 2012 153,227 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 106,392 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Dec 2010 82,450 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 82,444 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 74,817 miles

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

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

both rear tyres very close to limit

Pass 7 Nov 2008 65,139 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 65,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 52,864 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 45,773 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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B7 FFL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 B7 FFL, 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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B7 FFL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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