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N994 UNH

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,668 mi
Last recorded86,668 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN994 UNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 86,668 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight underside corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2023 86,667 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight underside corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2022 80,732 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 77,677 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 75,088 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 75,088 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 65,759 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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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N994 UNH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N994 UNH, 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 N994 UNH registered?

N994 UNH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N994 UNH safe to buy?

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