2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · 1,283 MOT tests
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class reliability
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Classs fail 32.3% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 21 S-Class years (1,283 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz S-Classs: 15.8%)
- 32.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz S-Classs: 15.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 100,807
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,283
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- 2001 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.5% of tests fail here (65% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.7%
- Suspension12.7%
- Brakes8.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.8%
- Seat belts and airbags5.5%
- Tyres4.7%
- Body, chassis and structure4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.27%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.73%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.65%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 2.65%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Position lamp not working 2.49%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.42%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.31%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.61%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.64%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.17%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (6.86%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.55%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz S-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class reliable?
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Classs fail 32.3% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 21 S-Class years (1,283 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (3.27% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (2.73% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (2.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class shows 100,807 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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