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N992 DSX

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,171 mi
Last recorded52,171 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN992 DSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 52,171 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 52,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 48,969 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 48,969 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 48,729 miles

Nearside Front wiper poor

Pass 1 Sep 2021 45,429 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.68mm needs replacing now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 41,068 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 40,127 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 30,765 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 27,244 miles

All tyres perishing

Honeycomb background on Number plates

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 27,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All tyres perishing

Honeycomb background on Number plates

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2014 26,079 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,753 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,642 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 25,642 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 24,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,074 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm. †play in n/s steering idler. †windscreen damage.

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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N992 DSX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 N992 DSX, 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 N992 DSX registered?

N992 DSX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N992 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N992 DSX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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