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CSV 363

2000 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

129,479 mi
Last recorded129,479 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class92,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSV 363
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 129,479 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 129,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 127,886 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides been cleaned and polished but lens still pale (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 127,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 125,413 miles

Coolant leak signs of coolant leak around header tank ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens misty advise have cleaned (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear registration plates deteriorated advise clean / replace (0.1 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2023 121,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 119,144 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 114,964 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 112,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge area tread on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside parking brake effort low, requires attention / adjustment . 190 / 300

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Feb 2020 112,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge area tread on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside parking brake effort low, requires attention / adjustment . 190 / 300

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2019 104,978 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust noisy cat area (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 104,978 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust noisy cat area (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 97,354 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 97,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 97,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,509 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 87,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 71,839 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 71,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2015 60,420 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 55,231 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,261 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 46,444 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,970 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on legal limit on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,223 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,044 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,118 miles

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,422 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,192 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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CSV 363 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 CSV 363, 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 CSV 363 registered?

CSV 363 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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