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B8 DOY

2000 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

286,922 mi
Last recorded286,922 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class92,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 DOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 286,922 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 177,758 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 284,773 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 282,258 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 282,258 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 281,997 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 277,459 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 272,328 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 266,876 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 264,681 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 264,108 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 261,456 miles

Rear Both wearing on the edge (inside)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 259,770 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 252,057 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 243,682 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 240,976 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 240,976 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 237,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 237,517 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 224,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 213,715 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 213,715 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 205,002 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 197,795 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jul 2005 110,681 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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B8 DOY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 B8 DOY, 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 B8 DOY registered?

B8 DOY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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