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N991 EKR

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

205,106 mi
Last recorded205,106 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN991 EKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2012 205,106 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 203,660 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 201,451 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 197,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 195,749 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 193,276 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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N991 EKR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N991 EKR, 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 N991 EKR registered?

N991 EKR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N991 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N991 EKR shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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