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V88 RMY

2000 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,889 mi
Last recorded124,889 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class92,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 RMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 124,889 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 120,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill repaired and coated / painted

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advised to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 120,667 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint both sides front/ front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill repaired and coated / painted

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advised to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 116,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 106,922 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 106,604 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 106,601 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 106,398 miles

Front Shoker casing corroded slightly both sides

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jaking braket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jaking braket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 103,790 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 103,763 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 103,761 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 May 2017 103,350 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 May 2016 101,859 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 100,703 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 100,703 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 99,595 miles

Park brake slightly low on NSR.

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

Fail 14 May 2014 99,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Park brake slightly low on NSR.

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

Pass 15 May 2013 97,467 miles

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear exhaust brackets rusty

rear exhaust heatshields slightly loose

slight oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 95,101 miles

N/S/R Exhaust shield loose

Rear exhaust brackets broken off

Pass 3 Jun 2011 91,243 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 87,913 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 79,471 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 70,109 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,416 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 39,543 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 34,169 miles

Nearside 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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V88 RMY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V88 RMY, 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 V88 RMY registered?

V88 RMY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V88 RMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 RMY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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