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1 GCN

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,643 mi
Last recorded86,643 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 GCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 86,643 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 74,378 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 74,376 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 68,891 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 68,891 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 64,548 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 61,466 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 60,092 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 57,702 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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1 GCN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 1 GCN, 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 1 GCN registered?

1 GCN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is 1 GCN safe to buy?

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