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N98 YDV

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

59,650 mi
Last recorded59,650 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 YDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 59,650 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 59,194 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 58,555 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 58,158 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 57,862 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 57,464 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 57,402 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 57,015 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 56,695 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 54,326 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 53,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front spot lamp not working

Pass 30 Sep 2013 52,702 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Sep 2012 50,857 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs are heavily corroded

engine has an oil leak

front coil springs are corroded

rear diff is leaking oil

Fail 4 Sep 2012 50,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both rear coil springs are heavily corroded

engine has an oil leak

front coil springs are corroded

rear diff is leaking oil

Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,976 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,722 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

both rear coil springs are corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,368 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight oil or fluid from underside

Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,783 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,065 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 38,673 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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N98 YDV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N98 YDV, 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 N98 YDV registered?

N98 YDV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N98 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N98 YDV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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