CarVerify

Free Car Check

E7 TEL

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 2799cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,855 mi
Last recorded134,855 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 TEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2010 134,855 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Minor weep from power steering box

Pass 9 Apr 2010 134,855 miles

Minor weep from power steering box

Pass 30 Jan 2009 117,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2008 107,977 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 107,908 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 89,665 miles

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
Full Mercedes-benz S-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E7 TEL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,799cc 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 E7 TEL, 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 E7 TEL?

You can check the full history of E7 TEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E7 TEL registered?

E7 TEL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is E7 TEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 TEL 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.

Does E7 TEL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E7 TEL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.