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BH814SL

2000 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,380 mi
Last recorded44,380 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class92,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH814SL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 44,380 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 44,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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BH814SL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BH814SL, 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 BH814SL registered?

BH814SL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is BH814SL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BH814SL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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