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N66 DRC

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,408 mi
Last recorded105,408 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN66 DRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2011 105,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 99,492 miles

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lamp has a hole in it

small amount of play in steeringrack

there is slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Sep 2009 99,492 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lamp has a hole in it

small amount of play in steeringrack

there is slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Sep 2008 90,771 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 90,771 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 83,346 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 83,346 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 77,120 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
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N66 DRC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N66 DRC, 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 N66 DRC registered?

N66 DRC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N66 DRC safe to buy?

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