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BNZ 959

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,996 mi
Last recorded66,996 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 959
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 66,996 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,932 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,475 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2016 61,471 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 58,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,196 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,840 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,184 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,653 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,446 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,828 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,358 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 39,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,577 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 33,577 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,947 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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BNZ 959 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BNZ 959, 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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How do I check the history of BNZ 959?

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What year was BNZ 959 registered?

BNZ 959 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is BNZ 959 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 959 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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