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N860 RAP

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,606 mi
Last recorded72,606 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN860 RAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,606 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 71,904 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,860 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,400 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 48,068 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,202 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 45,686 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 45,031 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 45,031 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 43,904 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 42,606 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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N860 RAP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N860 RAP, 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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How do I check the history of N860 RAP?

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What year was N860 RAP registered?

N860 RAP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N860 RAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N860 RAP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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