MOT Status
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87,794 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged starting to deteriorate. (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure on wiper arm. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged starting to deteriorate. (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes into the compensator (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and wearing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Stud missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Stud missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and wearing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
front and rear brake discs coroded
Oil leak
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C8 CVE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 C8 CVE, 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 C8 CVE registered?
C8 CVE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 January 1999.
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