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B3 HBH

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

434,673 mi
Last recorded434,673 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 HBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 434,673 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 423,042 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 155,987 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 403,939 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 383,026 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 357,663 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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B3 HBH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B3 HBH, 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

How do I check the history of B3 HBH?

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What year was B3 HBH registered?

B3 HBH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is B3 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 HBH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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