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DNP 174H

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 6289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,977 mi
Last recorded42,977 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNP 174H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 42,977 miles

Front number-plate deteriorating

exhaust manifold area and lower crossover pipe slight blow

power-steering pump weepy

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 20 May 2016 42,198 miles

Nearside Front king-pin slight vertical play

Nearside Rear brake fluctuation and bind - STRONG ADVICE

Nearside Rear fog-light fitted - but disconnected

Offside Front Outer sill corroding

air-conditioning pump - dye visible

exhaust blow from cross-over pipe and manifold area - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 11 May 2016 42,185 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front nearside and offside brake bind - STRONG ADVICE

Nearside Front king-pin slight vertical play

Nearside Rear brake fluctuation and bind - STRONG ADVICE

Nearside Rear fog-light fitted - but disconnected

Offside Front Outer sill corroding

air-conditioning pump - dye visible

exhaust blow from cross-over pipe and manifold area - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 15 May 2015 42,114 miles

automatic gearbox weepy

exhaust front balance pipe and nearside front downpipe to manifold joint - blow - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside front and offside rear brake bind - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front drivers seat - back and runners - play

offside front brake fluctuation recorded on Roller Brake Tester - STRONG ADVICE

powersteering box weepy

Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,044 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

automatic gearbox fluid leak

exhaust blow at manifold - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front seat - play in runners

offside front and nearside rear brakes binding

offside front brake fluctuation recorded on Roller Brake Tester - STRONG ADVICE

powesteering box weepy

Pass 19 Nov 2012 41,578 miles

blow from manifold area - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front seat - play in runners

offside rear and offside front shock absorbers wet

offside rear sidelight slight dimming with indicators

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

oil leak from engine and gearbox

powersteering box weepy

Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,056 miles

exhaust manifold joint - blow

foglight fitted to nearside rear - disconnected

nearside front chassis - patch welded - unable to check weld fully

powersteering box weeping

wipers smeary

Pass 6 Nov 2010 38,917 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 38,107 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,569 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 1 Nov 2007 34,863 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 34,277 miles

nearside rear wheel slightly binding on

slight exhaust blow on front manifold

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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DNP 174H is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 6,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DNP 174H, 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 DNP 174H registered?

DNP 174H is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is DNP 174H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNP 174H shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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