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CLZ 8480

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

176,072 mi
Last recorded176,072 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 8480
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 176,072 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 176,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

2 rear exhaust rubber mountings broken

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

service light on

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 14 Apr 2012 169,966 miles

Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

f tyres wearing unevenly

o/s/r jack pad missing

rumbling noise from pulley area worse when reved

srs warn lamp on

Fail 13 Apr 2012 169,966 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

f tyres wearing unevenly

o/s/r jack pad missing

rumbling noise from pulley area worse when reved

srs warn lamp on

Pass 15 Apr 2011 161,370 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 161,370 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front pads wearing low

strong advise on play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2010 152,192 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 152,190 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

slight knock and play in steering

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

sligtht play in offside front upper suspension arm ball joint

Pass 11 Mar 2009 132,917 miles

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

exhaust bracket corroded

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 10 Mar 2009 132,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

exhaust bracket corroded

nearside mirror damaged

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2008 116,915 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 109,023 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 90,429 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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CLZ 8480 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 CLZ 8480, 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 CLZ 8480 registered?

CLZ 8480 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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