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S401 LLT

1999 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

61,920 mi
Last recorded61,920 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 50087,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 LLT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 61,920 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 61,384 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 60,708 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 59,489 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 58,705 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,747 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,146 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015
Fail 29 Jun 2015 54,621 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 53,752 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 52,737 miles

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

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,118 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,935 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,973 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 42,616 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 39,959 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 39,230 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 38,790 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?

Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
868
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
4,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,248
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,020
brake binding 868
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 807
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S401 LLT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 87,827 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 500 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S401 LLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S401 LLT registered?

S401 LLT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S401 LLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S401 LLT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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