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N890 FJC

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,629 mi
Last recorded31,629 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN890 FJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 31,629 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 31,551 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 31,416 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2022 31,371 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 30,760 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 28,537 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 25,446 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 21,205 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 14,067 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 6,092 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 6,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 3,034 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 2,940 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 2,918 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 2,918 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 2,872 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

sevice brake efficiency 60 percent , less than normal. rear brakes readings on the low side.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 2,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

sevice brake efficiency 60 percent , less than normal. rear brakes readings on the low side.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 2,816 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre start to crack

Pass 27 Sep 2010 2,800 miles

all tyres start to crack

Pass 10 Oct 2009 2,624 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 2,524 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 2,176 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 1,719 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 1,719 miles

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

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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N890 FJC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N890 FJC, 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 N890 FJC registered?

N890 FJC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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