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A16 XXE

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

229,038 mi
Last recorded229,038 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 229,038 miles

slight oil leak from hydraulic suspension self/ level fluid

Fail 7 Jul 2010 229,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak from hydraulic suspension self/ level fluid

Fail 27 May 2010 229,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

advise full under sheilds fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2009 226,165 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 225,552 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre inner rubbing strip damaged

Pass 27 May 2008 212,700 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2008 212,448 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

front reg plate bottom corner cracked

Pass 21 May 2007 193,618 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)

Fail 16 May 2007 193,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front discs worn.

N/s/f tyre bald on inner edge, slit on outer wall.

N/s/f wheel bent on inner rim.

O/s wing mirror indicator lense cracked.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in front wheel bearings.

Play in steering rack both sides.

Rear tyres low bald on edges.

Slight rust build up around rear of chassis, by bumper.

Small stone chips in screen.

Top upper ball joint gater split, o/s/f.

Water pump noisey, pulley loose.

Fail 30 Apr 2007 193,368 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 164,584 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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A16 XXE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 A16 XXE, 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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A16 XXE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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