MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components
Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components
Front Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/front wheel tight
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
VEHICLE UNDERSEALED ON B'PIPES
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N885 HFM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N885 HFM, 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 N885 HFM registered?
N885 HFM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 May 1996.
Is N885 HFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for N885 HFM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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