2000 Mercedes S-Class 3.2L Petrol · W485 EKJ
2000 Mercedes S-Class (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2000. Recorded mileage 96,329 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2013.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 May 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W485 EKJ Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2012
- 96,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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W485 EKJ Mileage History
- 23/05/200678,136 mi
- 26/05/200678,306 mi+170 mi
- 23/02/200787,962 mi+9,656 mi
- 30/04/2008115,723 mi+27,761 mi
- 30/04/2008115,723 mi
- 19/06/2009145,951 mi+30,228 mi
- 22/06/2009145,951 mi
- 01/06/2011166,919 mi+20,968 mi
- 28/05/201296,329 mi-70,590 mi
Average of roughly 3,025 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
W485 EKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mercedes S-Class (W485 EKJ) between May 2006 and May 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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