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V285 OKP

2000 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,991 mi
Last recorded148,991 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class92,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 OKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 148,991 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 144,404 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 139,590 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 135,828 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 135,825 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 128,932 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 122,565 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 115,959 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 115,942 miles

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

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

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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 96,887 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 29 Jan 2010 79,937 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 79,930 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 79,619 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres close to limit

Pass 5 Jun 2009 76,127 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 70,130 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 67,677 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 64,434 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 59,700 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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V285 OKP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V285 OKP, 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 V285 OKP registered?

V285 OKP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V285 OKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V285 OKP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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