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N840 SPM

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,612 mi
Last recorded102,612 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN840 SPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 102,612 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 96,172 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 89,982 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 84,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 79,388 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 79,374 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 75,592 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 75,573 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 70,313 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 63,181 miles

drivers door mirror assembly loose

Fail 10 Sep 2018 63,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and is corroded over the rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

drivers door mirror assembly loose

Pass 24 Aug 2017 56,826 miles

o/s/r brake pipe above rear suspension corroding o/s headlamp glass cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2016 55,786 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,758 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 55,747 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear handbrake slightly weak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,622 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 53,037 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 49,775 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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N840 SPM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N840 SPM, 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 N840 SPM?

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What year was N840 SPM registered?

N840 SPM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N840 SPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N840 SPM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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