MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight oil leak from hydraulic suspension self/ level fluid
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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)
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.
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)
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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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What year was A16 XXE registered?
A16 XXE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 October 1999.
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