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AAZ 8020

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,641 mi
Last recorded76,641 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAZ 8020
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,641 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 67,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DRIERS WINDOW FAULTY/FRONT DISCS WORN/FRONT FOG LAMP FAULTY

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 67,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DRIERS WINDOW FAULTY/FRONT DISCS WORN/FRONT FOG LAMP FAULTY

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,000 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,349 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,215 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 43,213 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,750 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 39,053 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S/F BUMPER

DAMAGE TO N/S/F/ WING

DAMAGE TO N/S/R WING

DENT TO R/O/S DOOR

MARK TO O/S/F DOOR

scratches and dents to o/s/f wing

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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AAZ 8020 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AAZ 8020, 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

How do I check the history of AAZ 8020?

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What year was AAZ 8020 registered?

AAZ 8020 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is AAZ 8020 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAZ 8020 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AAZ 8020 have outstanding finance?

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