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A1 EGU

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,380 mi
Last recorded147,380 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 EGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 147,380 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)

rattle from catalytic convertor

Fail 31 Jul 2010 147,380 miles

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

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

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)

catalytic convertor rattling

Pass 18 Jul 2009 142,855 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

catalytic convertors rattle

Pass 17 Jul 2008 129,795 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 129,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 115,100 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 115,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 110,318 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 110,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 105,140 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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A1 EGU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A1 EGU, 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 A1 EGU registered?

A1 EGU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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