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B7 BHW

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,453 mi
Last recorded86,453 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 BHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 86,453 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 85,549 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 85,548 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 84,582 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 84,582 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 83,620 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 82,495 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 27 Mar 2015 81,422 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 79,981 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 79,099 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 79,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,337 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 76,596 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 74,474 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 71,013 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 71,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 68,111 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 65,585 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 60,038 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 54,733 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 52,054 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B7 BHW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B7 BHW, 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 B7 BHW registered?

B7 BHW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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