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N960 AHH

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,509 mi
Last recorded52,509 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN960 AHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 52,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,279 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded small pipe to box above track rods (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,243 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 50,474 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 58,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,353 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 50,152 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 49,228 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 49,218 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,926 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,351 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 43,821 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 40,662 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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N960 AHH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N960 AHH, 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 N960 AHH registered?

N960 AHH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N960 AHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N960 AHH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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