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DSO 744

1999 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

94,219 mi
Last recorded94,219 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class97,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSO 744
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 94,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 94,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 86,501 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 86,287 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 84,725 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 84,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 82,678 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front tyres (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2017 82,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking/split

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking/split

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 82,427 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking/split

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking/split

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 80,631 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 80,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 78,756 miles

n/s front tyre damaged on outer wall

o/s rear tyre run flat

Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,835 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 75,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2013 75,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 74,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2012 74,066 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 72,480 miles

front and rear discs needing attention

Pass 3 Aug 2010 69,987 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 69,987 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 67,833 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,822 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 64,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 60,569 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 60,550 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 57,400 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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DSO 744 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DSO 744, 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 DSO 744 registered?

DSO 744 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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