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A8 DOA

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,413 mi
Last recorded98,413 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 DOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2007 98,413 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 82,757 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)

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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A8 DOA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A8 DOA, 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 A8 DOA registered?

A8 DOA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A8 DOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 DOA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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