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DAD 29K

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,820 mi
Last recorded168,820 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAD 29K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 168,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under covers fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2022 168,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2012 168,535 miles

air bag warning light illuminated on dash

Fail 19 Nov 2012 168,535 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

air bag warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 11 Nov 2011 165,064 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 158,140 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 158,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 147,989 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 147,989 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2008 137,132 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 137,132 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2007 100,484 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear registration plate is deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2006 58,300 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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DAD 29K is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,999cc 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 DAD 29K, 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 DAD 29K registered?

DAD 29K is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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