1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · 3 EYE
1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1999. Recorded mileage 99,070 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 4966cc
3 EYE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 99,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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3 EYE Mileage History
- 23/11/2022106,376 mi
- 09/05/2023106,422 mi+46 mi
- 14/05/2024109,978 mi+3,556 mi
- 25/07/202492,937 mi-17,041 mi
- 21/07/202599,070 mi+6,133 mi
Average of roughly -2,748 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
3 EYE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3 EYE) between November 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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