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N894 TBO

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,616 mi
Last recorded174,616 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN894 TBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 174,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2014 161,319 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel pipes slightly cooroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 144,224 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2013 144,224 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2012 128,508 miles

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

front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

power steering box has a slight leak

rear tyres are getting low

Pass 4 Feb 2011 111,284 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside wiper blade just starting to split

Fail 1 Feb 2011 111,278 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside wiper blade just starting to split

Pass 6 Jan 2010 96,793 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 96,720 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 86,308 miles

rear brake hoses perished

sill trims fitted

windscreen chipped

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake pads wearing low advise replacment

Fail 12 Nov 2008 86,308 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake pads wearing low advise replacment

n/s/f indicator lense missing

o/s/f tyre worn low and perished

rear brake hoses perished

sill trims fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Dec 2007 83,716 miles

cat slow.guards fitted multi.exh` det`.brake pipr unions corroded.wear to rear discs and pads .front pads worn.minor play at front steering and suspension.guards to rear suspension arms.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 80,622 miles

engine covers and underguards fitted

front indicators fading

Pass 24 Nov 2005 77,629 miles

see vt 30

Fail 23 Nov 2005 77,624 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

corrosion to exhaust system.

o/s/f+n/s/r tyres on legal limit.

play at steering (guards fitted)

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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N894 TBO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N894 TBO, 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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N894 TBO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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