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B7 JBK

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,408 mi
Last recorded106,408 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 JBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 106,408 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 104,715 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 103,701 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

oil around nsr suspension

Fail 15 May 2012 103,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

oil around nsr suspension

Pass 4 Apr 2011 99,938 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 99,880 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 94,017 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 91,623 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 90,434 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 90,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 86,990 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 78,568 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 70,185 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 70,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 JBK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JBK, 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 JBK registered?

B7 JBK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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The MOT history for B7 JBK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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