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BC51 OCV

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,740 mi
Last recorded115,740 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 OCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 115,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 114,567 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 111,411 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under tray cover cross floor

Fail 9 Nov 2018 111,411 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong main beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play marked with yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play marked with yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under tray cover cross floor

Fail 30 Aug 2018 111,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play to rear of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides may clean up (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

wax oil needed

Pass 17 Dec 2014 109,521 miles

N/S/F tyre edged off

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 15 Dec 2014 109,516 miles

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

N/S/F tyre edged off

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 17 Dec 2013 108,714 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 108,709 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 102,123 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2011 93,661 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 85,152 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 82,260 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge, n/s/f worn out of shape.

o/s/r light cluster lens cracked.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 82,260 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front tyres worn on inner edge, n/s/f worn out of shape.

o/s/r light cluster lens cracked.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 81,163 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 78,325 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 76,635 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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BC51 OCV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BC51 OCV, 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 BC51 OCV registered?

BC51 OCV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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