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AL 51

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,433 mi
Last recorded112,433 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL 51
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 112,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 112,191 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 111,783 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 111,271 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 110,670 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 109,858 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 109,855 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 109,223 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 108,900 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 108,155 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 107,880 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 107,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 107,329 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 106,544 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 106,210 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 105,589 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 104,954 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 104,028 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 102,231 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 102,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AL 51 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AL 51, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AL 51 registered?

AL 51 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is AL 51 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL 51 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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