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26 OZ

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,895 mi
Last recorded187,895 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 OZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 May 2011 187,895 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE AND BODY UNDERCOVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL AROUNG JACKING POINT CORRODED AND HOLED JUST OUTSIDE OF A PRESCRIBED SUSPENSION AREA. UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE SEAT BELT MOUNT ADVISE COVER AND SEAT REMOVAL AND REPAIR IF NECESSARY

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

SILL COVERS FITTTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSECTION

SURFACE CORROSION TO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES

Pass 4 Jun 2010 182,521 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 154,997 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 136,314 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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26 OZ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 26 OZ, 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 26 OZ registered?

26 OZ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is 26 OZ safe to buy?

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