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A14 EYO

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

139,942 mi
Last recorded139,942 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 EYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 139,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 139,854 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 139,852 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 137,742 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 137,742 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 136,212 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 136,212 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering Idler has Excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 126,336 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 126,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play Needs Adjustment (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 125,838 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Both Sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 125,836 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Both Sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 124,024 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 124,024 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 121,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 121,248 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 118,040 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 109,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 99,170 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 87,856 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,346 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,336 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 66,336 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 66,261 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,085 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 57,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front no plate cracked

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jul 2006 46,250 miles

a nail in nearside rear tyre †

nearside front tyre uneven wear

Fail 20 Jul 2006 46,250 miles

a nail in nearside rear tyre †

nearside front tyre uneven wear

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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A14 EYO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 A14 EYO, 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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What year was A14 EYO registered?

A14 EYO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 December 1996.

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