1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.4L Petrol · 2 CBY
1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 101,206 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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2 CBY Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 101,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
2 CBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2 CBY) between December 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”.
2 CBY Mileage History
- 05/12/200549,688 mi
- 01/06/200651,560 mi+1,872 mi
- 02/06/200651,560 mi
- 25/05/200753,614 mi+2,054 mi
- 06/06/200858,484 mi+4,870 mi
- 06/06/200858,484 mi
- 17/06/200962,050 mi+3,566 mi
- 17/06/200962,050 mi
- 09/07/201065,566 mi+3,516 mi
- 26/08/201169,796 mi+4,230 mi
- 01/08/201271,959 mi+2,163 mi
- 29/08/201375,792 mi+3,833 mi
- 15/08/201477,787 mi+1,995 mi
- 07/08/201579,652 mi+1,865 mi
- 24/08/201682,544 mi+2,892 mi
- 10/08/201784,980 mi+2,436 mi
- 20/08/201886,895 mi+1,915 mi
- 20/08/201988,632 mi+1,737 mi
- 14/08/202089,908 mi+1,276 mi
- 20/08/202089,909 mi+1 mi
- 20/08/202191,402 mi+1,493 mi
- 11/09/202191,403 mi+1 mi
- 09/09/202293,590 mi+2,187 mi
- 07/09/202394,991 mi+1,401 mi
- 12/09/202394,998 mi+7 mi
- 11/09/202496,221 mi+1,223 mi
- 09/09/202598,204 mi+1,983 mi
- 10/09/2026101,206 mi+3,002 mi
Average of roughly 2,481 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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