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N841 HWP

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,219 mi
Last recorded139,219 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN841 HWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 139,219 miles

slight play in n/s/f hub

slight play in o/s/f hub

Pass 28 Oct 2011 132,107 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 125,359 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 119,733 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 112,523 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 107,063 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 105,108 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 102,352 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 102,352 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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N841 HWP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N841 HWP, 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 N841 HWP registered?

N841 HWP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N841 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N841 HWP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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