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DCZ 1834

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

242,479 mi
Last recorded242,479 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 1834
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 242,479 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 90,834 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 235,581 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 222,311 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 213,269 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 213,269 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DCZ 1834 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 66.7%.

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 DCZ 1834, 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 DCZ 1834?

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What year was DCZ 1834 registered?

DCZ 1834 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is DCZ 1834 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCZ 1834 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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