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N953 JFC

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,682 mi
Last recorded114,682 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN953 JFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 114,682 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 113,288 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 113,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 110,347 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 110,347 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 105,286 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 95,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 90,667 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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N953 JFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N953 JFC, 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 N953 JFC registered?

N953 JFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is N953 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N953 JFC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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