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1978 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,789 mi
Last recorded59,789 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class111,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration99 LB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 59,789 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 59,131 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 58,861 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes need attention (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged all metal fuel pipes need attention (7.2.2)

general age related corrosion require attention

Fail 9 May 2017 58,854 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes need attention (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged all metal fuel pipes need attention (7.2.2)

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

general age related corrosion require attention

Pass 11 May 2016 58,787 miles

fuel breather pipe deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2016 58,787 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel breather pipe deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,650 miles

slight bind nearside rear wheel

slight corrosion on both n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mounts (inner wheel arches)

slight corrosion on both rear coil spring mounts

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,638 miles

slight corrosion on both n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mounts(inner wheel arches)

slight corrosion on both rear coil spring mounts

Fail 20 May 2009 58,416 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 May 2009 58,416 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2006 58,185 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 58,185 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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99 LB is a 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 111,637 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 99 LB, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 99 LB registered?

99 LB is a 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 August 1978.

Is 99 LB safe to buy?

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