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B7 KVA

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,459 mi
Last recorded146,459 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 KVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 146,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has slight play

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Diff slight oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2021 146,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has slight play

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Diff slight oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 146,381 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 147,100 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 147,046 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 141,425 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 137,895 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 137,624 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 129,873 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 129,547 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 129,192 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 129,192 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside rear door wont open

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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B7 KVA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B7 KVA, 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 B7 KVA registered?

B7 KVA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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