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N886 DYD

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,719 mi
Last recorded92,719 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN886 DYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 92,719 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 88,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 86,005 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior mirror not secure (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 86,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately pipe not 100% secure (3.6.A.3)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior mirror not secure (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

bonnet safety catch not working

Pass 4 Feb 2010 78,656 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2010 78,327 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 68,225 miles

brake pipes rusty

n/s wingmirror broken

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres inner edge worn

Fail 30 Jan 2009 68,225 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake pipes rusty

n/s wingmirror broken

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres inner edge worn

Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,630 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 63,629 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both sides lower coil springs very rusty.rear brake pipes rusty.o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 55,249 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 55,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 46,991 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlamp hight adjuster switch insecure

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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N886 DYD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N886 DYD, 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 N886 DYD registered?

N886 DYD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 April 1996.

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