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CYK 2V

2000 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,850 mi
Last recorded133,850 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class92,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYK 2V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 133,850 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 133,850 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 120,370 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 120,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 115,025 miles

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

osf brake back plate rubbing on disc

vehicle presented with registration plates CYK 2V, correct plates found in boot and fitted.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 115,025 miles

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

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

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

osf brake back plate rubbing on disc

vehicle presented with registration plates CYK 2V, correct plates found in boot and fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 113,833 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/f floor pan/ inner sill starting to corrode

srs warning light staying on

Fail 27 Jan 2011 113,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/f floor pan/ inner sill starting to corrode

srs warning light staying on

Fail 11 Sep 2009 110,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 110,063 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 103,174 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 103,174 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 98,024 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 91,021 miles

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

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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CYK 2V is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CYK 2V, 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 CYK 2V registered?

CYK 2V is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 November 2000.

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