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18 MH

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,431 mi
Last recorded66,431 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 MH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 66,431 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to underside& suspension components

Pass 31 Oct 2024 66,315 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 66,160 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Central control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 66,084 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 66,019 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

sill trims fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,739 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all suspension strut casings advanced corrosion

both exhaust rear boxes have a hanger corroded off, system still secure

sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full under vehicle inspection

Fail 6 Nov 2020 65,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all suspension strut casings advanced corrosion

both exhaust rear boxes have a hanger corroded off, system still secure

sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2019 65,471 miles

Cill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 65,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45 ZR18 @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 64,401 miles

Rear Exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 30 Oct 2017 64,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Feed pipe area to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Feed pipe area to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Feed pipe area to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Feed pipe area to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Advise the N/S and O/S outer plastic sill covers are removed to fully assess the body /corrosion situation

Nearside Front Sill / Jacking point area is corroded and holed, outside prescribed areas. Advise repair.

Rear Exhaust support brackets broken

Pass 28 Oct 2016 62,100 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Plastic undershields fitted and covering almost all of the underside

Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,956 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,517 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 56,678 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,323 miles

tail pipe hangers very rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2011 53,572 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

left hand rear tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 50,373 miles

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

near side rear tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 46,900 miles

right hand front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,358 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 40,456 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 37,202 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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18 MH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 18 MH, 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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18 MH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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