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N990 JNO

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,769 mi
Last recorded82,769 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN990 JNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 82,769 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 82,769 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 82,613 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front offside wheel arch corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2012 82,252 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 82,252 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 80,594 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 78,735 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 78,735 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 76,721 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 74,255 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 74,255 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 70,828 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 67,087 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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N990 JNO 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 61.5%.

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 N990 JNO, 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 N990 JNO registered?

N990 JNO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N990 JNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N990 JNO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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