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296D196

2010 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,149 mi
Last recorded41,149 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class76,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration296D196
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 41,149 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 41,149 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 32,394 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 28,241 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 24,365 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 18,982 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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296D196 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 76,530 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 296D196, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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296D196 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 August 2010.

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