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BIG 2687

2000 Mercedes-benz S-class

Purple Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,307 mi
Last recorded141,307 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class92,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 2687
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 141,307 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 135,380 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front leading to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre offside and nearside rear nearing wear bands ()

Sill covers and under trays fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Suspension and steering fluid pipes corroded and slightly weeping in places

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

offside rear outer sill corroded and hold under covers, measured just outside of seat belt mount and suspension subframe prescribed mounting points. advise repair

Pass 22 Nov 2016 132,177 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension pipes (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

underside trays fitted preventing inspection of engine, steering, brake & suspension components reconmend removeing trays & thorough inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2015 122,262 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Gas suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all pipes (2.4.D.3)

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

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

g/box cooler pipes corroded

under trays fitted obscureing alot off brae, fuel, engine & suspension components

Fail 17 Nov 2015 122,262 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gas suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all pipes (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

g/box cooler pipes corroded

under trays fitted obscureing alot off brae, fuel, engine & suspension components

Pass 26 Nov 2014 110,309 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 91,836 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 91,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 79,605 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,370 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,204 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 58,381 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 51,439 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 49,965 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 48,154 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 48,144 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 46,474 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 2687 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class in Purple with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 2687, 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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BIG 2687 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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