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BAZ 2875

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,144 mi
Last recorded148,144 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 2875
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 148,144 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2015 139,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 133,399 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 130,107 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 128,289 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 125,008 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 123,754 miles

all brake discs slightly rusted

slight brake binding felt when spinning n/s/r wheel

Fail 22 Mar 2010 123,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs slightly rusted

slight brake binding felt when spinning n/s/r wheel

Pass 27 Feb 2009 119,899 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 119,899 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f wiper small split

Pass 4 Mar 2008 110,892 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 110,892 miles

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

offside front tyre is on 2mm on outer edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2006 93,024 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 93,022 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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)

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

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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BAZ 2875 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,966cc 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 BAZ 2875, 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 BAZ 2875 registered?

BAZ 2875 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is BAZ 2875 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 2875 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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