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9 KTR

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,935 mi
Last recorded62,935 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 KTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 62,935 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 62,587 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 62,586 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 62,089 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 61,817 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 61,479 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 60,852 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2020 60,852 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour All rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 58,397 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 54,686 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,613 miles

o/s/r tyre // nail in tread

Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,886 miles

engine /undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,783 miles

CENTRE REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

Fail 19 Sep 2014 50,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

CENTRE REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,133 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKS ON EDGE OF TREAD //// CENTRE EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN RUSTY

Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,958 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 47,958 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 47,859 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 47,204 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 47,204 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

near side front disc slight warped

Pass 19 May 2011 45,354 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 May 2011 45,354 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 43,239 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 40,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 40,375 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 39,524 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 38,509 miles

Note: O/s rear tyre nearing its marker. † † † † † † †Thanx.

Pass 9 May 2006 36,597 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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9 KTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 9 KTR, 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 9 KTR registered?

9 KTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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