MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
679,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
cab floor has surface corrosion
noise from aux belt area
Nearside Rear slight corrosion to rear chassis
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear slight corrosion to rear chassis
Brake performance not tested due to excessive bind (1.2.1 (g))
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced only when dip is activated. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure inside passenger compartment (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes that travel length of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
clutch pipe corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?
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S963 SBD is a 1999 Mercedes Unknown in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 198,575 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S963 SBD registered?
S963 SBD is a 1999 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 24 November 1999.
Is S963 SBD safe to buy?
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