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N890 GPX

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,541 mi
Last recorded131,541 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN890 GPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 131,541 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm on outer edges

rear brake imbalance is high

some damage to front registration plate

some movement within nearside suspension upper control arm, inner bushes

some movement within steering idler bushes

some play within steering at steering wheel

transmission fluid cooler pipes appear to have slight leaks

washer bottle leaking

Fail 7 Nov 2014 131,541 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

washer bottle leaking

Oil leak

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm on outer edges

offside rear inner side/marker lamp inoperative

rear brake imbalance is high

some damage to front registration plate

some movement within nearside suspension upper control arm, inner bushes

some movement within steering idler bushes

some play within steering at steering wheel

transmission fluid cooler pipes appear to have slight leaks

Pass 4 Nov 2013 129,839 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2013 129,732 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 125,789 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front brake binds slightly

offside rear tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Oct 2012 125,787 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front brake binds slightly

offside rear tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2011 119,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 119,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 113,531 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 113,531 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 113,509 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

damage to front number plate

front pads worn

oil seepage

Pass 9 Sep 2009 108,859 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight damage to front number plate

slight play in steering joints

slight roughness in offside rear wheel (beleave to be in diff)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 108,859 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight damage to front number plate

slight play in steering joints

slight roughness in offside rear wheel (beleave to be in diff)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 101,764 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 101,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 93,526 miles

1.SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING †2.SOME PLAY IN STEERING †3.METAL STEERING PIPES CORRODED

Fail 10 Aug 2007 93,526 miles

1.SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING †2.SOME PLAY IN STEERING †3.METAL STEERING PIPES CORRODED

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 79,584 miles

oil leak

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 GPX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N890 GPX, 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 GPX registered?

N890 GPX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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