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A14 YOV

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

193,795 mi
Last recorded193,795 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 YOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 193,795 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f lower shocker ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2016 193,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f lower shocker ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2015 191,146 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 16 May 2015 191,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 182,297 miles

rear brake pads wearing low, o/s headlamp starting to condensate, o/s/f top ball joint has slight play..

Fail 24 May 2014 182,297 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake pads wearing low, o/s headlamp starting to condensate, o/s/f top ball joint has slight play..

Pass 18 May 2013 167,954 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f thrust arm bushes splitting,o/s/r & n/s/r top link arm bushes splitting..

Fail 18 May 2013 167,954 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

o/s/f & n/s/f thrust arm bushes splitting,o/s/r & n/s/r top link arm bushes splitting..

Pass 2 Feb 2011 129,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 129,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 101,871 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 99,496 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 75,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 75,410 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,941 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 49,941 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 44,293 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 37,493 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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A14 YOV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 A14 YOV, 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 A14 YOV registered?

A14 YOV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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