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BIG 2547

2000 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,337 mi
Last recorded151,337 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class92,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 2547
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 151,337 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 151,030 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 150,083 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 150,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 146,826 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 143,495 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 143,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 142,187 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

offside and nearside metal brake pipes corroded

rear flexible brake hoses perished

Pass 3 Nov 2009 138,397 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Slight play in nearside and offside steering rack inner ball joints.

Fail 10 Mar 2009 123,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 123,966 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 100,936 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt slow to return

Pass 4 Jul 2006 76,845 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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BIG 2547 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BIG 2547, 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 BIG 2547 registered?

BIG 2547 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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The MOT history for BIG 2547 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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