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A8 OAD

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,674 mi
Last recorded66,674 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 OAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 66,674 miles

rear wheels sticking slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2025 66,253 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2024 64,879 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 64,866 miles

rear brake pipe greased

Fail 22 Jun 2017 64,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake pipe greased

Pass 2 Jun 2016 64,337 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 63,578 miles

slight play o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,483 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 62,890 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 58,170 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,339 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 53,328 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 36,012 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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A8 OAD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 OAD registered?

A8 OAD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is A8 OAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 OAD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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