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N946 JBK

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,787 mi
Last recorded105,787 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN946 JBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2011 105,787 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 104,123 miles

light switch vauge in operation

Pass 22 Apr 2009 100,894 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear suspension noisy

rear tyres perishing

Fail 21 Apr 2009 100,894 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

o/s rear suspension noisy

rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2008 95,435 miles

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

Oil leak

light switch stiff

Pass 24 Apr 2007 89,071 miles

body damage o/s rear

rear tyres perishing

slight leak steering box

Pass 24 Apr 2006 82,094 miles

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

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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N946 JBK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N946 JBK, 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

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What year was N946 JBK registered?

N946 JBK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N946 JBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N946 JBK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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