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B19 ARU

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,470 mi
Last recorded73,470 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 ARU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 73,470 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 68,232 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 57,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded & worn on inner face.

o/s/f brake back plate insecure & rubbing on disc.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded & worn on inner face.

o/s/f brake back plate insecure & rubbing on disc.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 52,985 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 48,031 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 48,027 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,635 miles

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

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)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 45,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,696 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 41,580 miles

Offside Front Air suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 41,580 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 35,616 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,752 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 25,502 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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B19 ARU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B19 ARU, 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 B19 ARU registered?

B19 ARU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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