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N856 PYS

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,502 mi
Last recorded130,502 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 PYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 130,502 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Mirror housing slightly loose

Pass 18 Sep 2023 130,291 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 130,277 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Nov 2020 130,261 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 130,060 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 129,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake test pass, however o/s park brake reading low

n/s/r door damage

n/s/r wheel arch damage

Pass 16 Nov 2017 126,368 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 123,304 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 123,304 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 120,568 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 120,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 116,794 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 116,794 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 114,676 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 113,611 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 112,628 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 112,628 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 110,153 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 110,153 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 107,318 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 104,044 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 104,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 96,480 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 87,035 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 86,691 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

rear no plate taped on

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

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N856 PYS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N856 PYS, 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 N856 PYS registered?

N856 PYS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N856 PYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N856 PYS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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