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N89 DVR

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,154 mi
Last recorded106,154 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN89 DVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 106,154 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 104,951 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 103,214 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 100,882 miles

nearside front track rod end has slight play

offside rear tyre has chipped sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2007 97,997 miles

off side rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2007 97,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

off side rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2006 94,244 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 88,222 miles

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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N89 DVR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N89 DVR, 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 N89 DVR?

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What year was N89 DVR registered?

N89 DVR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N89 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N89 DVR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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