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198D405

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,692 mi
Last recorded47,692 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration198D405
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,692 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,339 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,266 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,183 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,965 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,604 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 42,963 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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198D405 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 198D405, 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 198D405 registered?

198D405 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is 198D405 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 198D405 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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