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A2 BLW

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,300 mi
Last recorded84,300 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 BLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 84,300 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 84,300 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 83,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2019 82,124 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2019 82,124 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,687 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 75,829 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 74,219 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 72,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Aug 2014 70,465 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 66,750 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 64,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 64,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 63,829 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 63,096 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,698 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 61,432 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 56,175 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 54,468 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 54,467 miles

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

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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A2 BLW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A2 BLW, 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 A2 BLW registered?

A2 BLW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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