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199 TRF

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,680 mi
Last recorded86,680 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2005
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration199 TRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2005 86,680 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 86,680 miles

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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199 TRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 199 TRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 199 TRF?

You can check the full history of 199 TRF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 199 TRF registered?

199 TRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is 199 TRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 199 TRF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 199 TRF have outstanding finance?

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