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178 UFC

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,969 mi
Last recorded18,969 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration178 UFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 18,969 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 18,954 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 18,823 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 17,586 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 16,122 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 15,505 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 14,525 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 13,853 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 11,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 10,170 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 8,175 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 7,137 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 7,006 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 7,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/s and o/s Front tyres cracked.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 6,972 miles

All four tyres perished.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 6,258 miles

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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178 UFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 178 UFC, 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 178 UFC registered?

178 UFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is 178 UFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 178 UFC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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