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N95 OGJ

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,974 mi
Last recorded141,974 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN95 OGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 141,974 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 141,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 141,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside wwiper blade poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2006 141,158 miles

advisory items as per original test (210573856142)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 141,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

boot lock in very poor condition

wiper blades in poor condition

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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N95 OGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N95 OGJ, 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 N95 OGJ registered?

N95 OGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N95 OGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N95 OGJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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