MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
320,891 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
near side rear tyre warn on inner edge
off side front tyre wearing on edges
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
bad oil leak from engine
heat shield slightly insicure
middle brake light not working
near side rear tyre warn on inner edge
off side front tyre wearing on edges
slight play in steering idler
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
SRS light on.
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
SRS light on.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Upper Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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N884 FHE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N884 FHE, 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 N884 FHE registered?
N884 FHE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N884 FHE safe to buy?
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