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D3 OOB

2000 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3227cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

247,612 mi
Last recorded247,612 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class92,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 OOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,227cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 247,612 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 226,333 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 216,482 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 216,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 198,243 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 198,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 188,892 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside steering track rod inner ball joint slight wear.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 188,863 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside steering track rod inner ball joint slight wear.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 180,016 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 177,758 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 177,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 177,741 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r brake backing plates catching the disc slightly.

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 176,193 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 174,573 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 168,468 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006

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

speedometer not illuminated

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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D3 OOB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,227cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D3 OOB, 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 D3 OOB registered?

D3 OOB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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