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N864 JLU

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,806 mi
Last recorded146,806 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN864 JLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2018 146,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

centre exhaust mounting missing

engine mis firing

front exhaust mounting broken

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pipes heavily covered in grease

rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 4 May 2017 146,519 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

rear driveshaft inner cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2016 145,620 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 142,549 miles

slight movment at steering wheel

Fail 10 Sep 2012 142,549 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

rear brakes binnding very shlightly

slight movment at steering wheel

Pass 19 Sep 2011 141,954 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

temp fuel cap

Pass 23 Sep 2010 140,453 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 140,487 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 131,727 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s head lamp condensated

Fail 18 Aug 2009 131,727 miles

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

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s head lamp condensated

Pass 22 Aug 2008 119,185 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 119,185 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 107,870 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 107,869 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 99,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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N864 JLU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N864 JLU, 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 N864 JLU registered?

N864 JLU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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