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C14 PTL

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,198 mi
Last recorded212,198 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 PTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2009 212,198 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

o/s mirror indicator lense cracked

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2009 211,541 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 176,164 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 151,909 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 134,364 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 113,942 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 110,096 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 110,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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C14 PTL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C14 PTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C14 PTL registered?

C14 PTL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is C14 PTL safe to buy?

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