1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2.8L Petrol · V690 AFC
1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 105,415 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,415 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V690 AFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2026
- 105,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V690 AFC 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 (V690 AFC) between November 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2026 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: Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
V690 AFC Mileage History
- 04/11/2024102,960 mi
- 05/11/2024102,961 mi+1 mi
- 27/10/2025104,131 mi+1,170 mi
- 27/10/2025104,132 mi+1 mi
- 16/10/2026105,415 mi+1,283 mi
Average of roughly 1,261 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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