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N969 RGB

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,406 mi
Last recorded87,406 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN969 RGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 87,406 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 87,404 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre tread cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,875 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 83,872 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 83,502 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 83,383 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 83,242 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 83,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 82,220 miles

zzzzz SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON O/S/F DOWN PIPE ZZZZZ O/S/F TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE XXXXX REAR BRAKE PIPES ABOVE REAR AXLE RUSTY ZZZZ

Pass 6 Jun 2007 81,113 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

electic mirrors not working

front brake imbalance high at 24%

Fail 23 May 2007 81,101 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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N969 RGB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N969 RGB, 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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N969 RGB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N969 RGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N969 RGB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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