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N928 MGV

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,567 mi
Last recorded102,567 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN928 MGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 102,567 miles

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

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

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

both front suspension coil springs have a covering applied at bases

Pass 17 Oct 2011 98,932 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 93,889 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 88,374 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 88,374 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 81,879 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 81,878 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 81,512 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 73,067 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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N928 MGV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N928 MGV, 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 N928 MGV registered?

N928 MGV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is N928 MGV safe to buy?

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