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158D131

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,640 mi
Last recorded128,640 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration158D131
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 128,640 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 129,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 128,980 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 128,979 miles

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Feb 2008 128,977 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 124,049 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 124,016 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2005 115,022 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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158D131 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 107,663 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 158D131, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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158D131 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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