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N915 DMK

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,386 mi
Last recorded173,386 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN915 DMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 173,386 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 2 Oct 2020 173,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 170,424 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 170,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 165,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded advise all metal brake pipes on vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 161,278 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 151,396 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 144,541 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 144,540 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 138,562 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 131,317 miles

rear reg plate discoloured

Fail 27 Apr 2010 131,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear reg plate discoloured

Pass 30 Apr 2009 126,293 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 119,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 111,312 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 103,908 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N915 DMK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N915 DMK, 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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N915 DMK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 June 1996.

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