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C8 CVE

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

87,794 mi
Last recorded87,794 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 CVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 87,794 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged starting to deteriorate. (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 87,791 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 87,746 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 86,611 miles

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))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 86,611 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 85,591 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 84,626 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 83,404 miles

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))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 83,403 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 83,189 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 83,166 miles

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 83,051 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 82,473 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 80,331 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 78,967 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,000 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,420 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,037 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 64,035 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,194 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2010 61,194 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,100 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 60,100 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 59,049 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 58,085 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 56,717 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 56,270 miles

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?

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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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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