2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class · 1,743 MOT tests
2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class reliability
2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Classs fail 40% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 16 M-Class years (1,743 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz M-Classs: 27%)
- 40%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz M-Classs: 27%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 132,730
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,743
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: about average for its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.8% of tests fail here (96% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.9%
- Suspension15.7%
- Brakes15.1%
- Steering9.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.2%
- Body, chassis and structure6.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.28%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.99%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.84%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 3.44%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.16%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.81%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (23.24%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (20.42%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.11%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.56%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (10.21%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz M-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class reliable?
2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Classs fail 40% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 16 M-Class years (1,743 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.28% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (4.99% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (3.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class shows 132,730 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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