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D4 ULK

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,276 mi
Last recorded119,276 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 ULK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 119,276 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 150,012 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust system has slight surface rust on it

front brake pipes have under sealant on them

rear inner brake pads can not be viewed

Pass 7 Oct 2009 145,893 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 144,268 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 144,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 138,678 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 128,581 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Cut in near side front tyre wall

Fail 6 Nov 2007 128,581 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Cut in near side front tyre wall

Pass 18 Oct 2006 119,516 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside parking brake efficiency poor

offside rear tyre very deep cut/split in tread

Pass 12 Dec 2005 109,251 miles

front brake pads worn

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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D4 ULK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D4 ULK, 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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D4 ULK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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