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DDZ 780

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,039 mi
Last recorded150,039 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDZ 780
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 150,039 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 149,106 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 147,780 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 145,631 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 144,022 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 141,771 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 140,679 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 139,128 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 136,317 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 130,546 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 1 Nov 2012 130,543 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 7 Nov 2011 125,126 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 122,615 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 120,728 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 116,625 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 116,361 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 111,832 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 102,436 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 102,436 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 90,060 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 90,056 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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DDZ 780 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DDZ 780, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DDZ 780 registered?

DDZ 780 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is DDZ 780 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDZ 780 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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