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D7 PNC

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,389 mi
Last recorded96,389 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 PNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,389 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 89,209 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 89,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 83,989 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 83,989 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 82,102 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 80,791 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 78,467 miles

advise crack in drivers headlamp not effecting beam pattern

Pass 1 Nov 2005 76,787 miles

stone chip in offside headlamp lense †no mirror fitted to passenger side door

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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D7 PNC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D7 PNC, 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 D7 PNC registered?

D7 PNC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is D7 PNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D7 PNC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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