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160D882

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,056 mi
Last recorded68,056 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration160D882
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 68,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,617 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 55,039 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 50,290 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,964 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,930 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,122 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,084 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,961 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,842 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 24,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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160D882 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 97,181 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 160D882, 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 27 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 160D882 registered?

160D882 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is 160D882 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 160D882 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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