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D4 VME

2000 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,429 mi
Last recorded145,429 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class92,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 VME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 145,429 miles

Advise brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 139,478 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 139,478 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 133,041 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 129,663 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 116,194 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 116,194 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 109,931 miles

OSR exhaust mount snapped (still supported by another mount).

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 109,931 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

OSR exhaust mount snapped (still supported by another mount).

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 99,034 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 90,791 miles

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

n/s & o/s front tyres getting low on outer edges

Pass 17 Oct 2006 80,015 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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D4 VME is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D4 VME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D4 VME registered?

D4 VME is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is D4 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 VME shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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