CarVerify

Free Car Check

N887 PYN

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Lpg 4973cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,174 mi
Last recorded105,174 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN887 PYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,973cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2013 105,174 miles

Centre exhaust box tatty

Near side rear tyre perrished

Off side front tyre perrished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 105,174 miles

Centre exhaust box tatty

Near side rear tyre perrished

Off side front tyre perrished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 100,102 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 95,532 miles

nearside door mirror stuck in park mode

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2010 92,900 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brake slighly siezed

Pass 6 Jul 2009 92,338 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jun 2008 89,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust box in poor condition

creaking noise from osf suspension suspect one of ball joints dry on grease

rear axle leaking oil

slight play in front hub bearings

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2007 88,203 miles

center silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2006 85,859 miles

ceter exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

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
Full Mercedes-benz S-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N887 PYN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N887 PYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N887 PYN?

You can check the full history of N887 PYN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N887 PYN registered?

N887 PYN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N887 PYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N887 PYN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N887 PYN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N887 PYN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.