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C1 SKY

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

153,751 mi
Last recorded153,751 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 SKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 153,751 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

exhaust heat shields deteriorated

rear subframe forward bushes worn

suspension pipes corroded

suspension warning lamp on

Pass 30 Aug 2024 150,924 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all tyres cracking/perishing

exhaust heat shields deteriorated

front tyres very worn on inner edges and wearing out of shape

rear subframe forward bushes worn

rear suspension pipes corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2023 149,014 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shields deteriorated

nearside headlamp beam pattern weak

rear subframe forward bushes worn

rear suspension pipes corroded

tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 20 Dec 2021 147,878 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust heat shields deteriorated

rear suspension pipes corroded

tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Fail 9 Dec 2021 147,872 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust heat shields deteriorated

rear suspension pipes corroded

suspension warning light on

tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 21 Nov 2020 146,252 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 146,251 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 145,688 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust shields missing.

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 143,584 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 143,583 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 142,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 140,655 miles

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

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

small cracks in petrol cap seal.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 138,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 136,401 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 133,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 129,624 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 129,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 124,254 miles

Advise O/S/F and N/S/F tyre side walls are slightly damaged

Advise front brake disc,s are slightly worn

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 123,043 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 123,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 119,724 miles

Advise O/S/F antiroll bar link ball joint has a dust cover split

Advise ligh corrosion on metal brake pipe front to rear

Advise slight damage to O/S/F and N/S/F tyre side walls

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 119,724 miles

Advise O/S/F antiroll bar link ball joint has a dust cover split

Advise ligh corrosion on metal brake pipe front to rear

Advise slight damage to O/S/F and N/S/F tyre side walls

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 118,587 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 118,585 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 114,004 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 114,004 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 111,799 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 108,995 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)

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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C1 SKY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 C1 SKY, 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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C1 SKY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 11 September 1996.

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