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N955 MCW

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,069 mi
Last recorded101,069 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN955 MCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2010 101,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

centre and rear exhaust silencer baffles insecure and noisey

rear brake discs heavily worn and lipped

very heavy oil leaks from rear axle,gearbox and engine

Pass 10 Nov 2009 74,040 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front passenger seat belt returning very slowly

Fail 4 Nov 2009 73,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake pad warning lamp staying on

front passenger seat belt returning very slowly

Pass 15 Dec 2008 67,903 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 64,304 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 63,936 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 59,034 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 54,821 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 54,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N955 MCW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N955 MCW, 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 N955 MCW registered?

N955 MCW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N955 MCW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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