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2 CBY

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,204 mi
Last recorded98,204 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 CBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 98,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded, Not weakened.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded, Not weakened.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded, Not weakened.

Pass 11 Sep 2024 96,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded. But not weakened.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded. But not weakened.

Pass 12 Sep 2023 94,998 miles

ALL SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS CORRODED

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT UPPER WHEEL ARCH AREAS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 94,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

ALL SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS CORRODED

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT UPPER WHEEL ARCH AREAS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 93,590 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 91,403 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 91,402 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nearside front shock absorber has slight corrosion to casing

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

Nearside Rear Nearside rear shock absorber has slight corrosion to casing

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Offside rear shock absorber has slight corrosion to casing

Pass 20 Aug 2020 89,909 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 89,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture badly corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture badly corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 88,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

CORROSION THROUGHTOUT UNDERSIDE

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 86,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 84,980 miles

Front Brake pipes corroded both sides

Rear Floor corroded n/s and o/s

Rear Tyres low on tread

Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,544 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 79,652 miles

corrossion at rear under body left and right.

rear indicators pale in colour + o/s/f

Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,787 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,792 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 71,959 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,796 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 65,566 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 62,050 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Jun 2009 62,050 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jun 2008 58,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 58,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 May 2007 53,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 51,560 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 51,560 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 49,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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2 CBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 2 CBY, 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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2 CBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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