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N9 MGP

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

145,928 mi
Last recorded145,928 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 MGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 145,928 miles

Both front headlamp lenses condensated

Corrosion to all coil springs

Corrosion to all ferrules

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2025 143,196 miles

Corrosion to all brake ferrules

Corrosion to all coil springs

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 140,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 139,595 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and persihed

Corrosion to all coil springs and suspension components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly cracked and persihed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 137,815 miles

Corrosion to all coil springs and suspension arms

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2021 135,891 miles

Both front tyre treads are cracking

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight oil leak

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Jul 2019 134,118 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

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

Slight oil leak

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jul 2018 132,318 miles

Both front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2017 130,989 miles

Both front wheel bearings slight play

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 130,989 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both front wheel bearings slight play

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 128,935 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 126,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 124,323 miles

Coil to all coil springs

Tyres are perished

Pass 31 Jul 2013 121,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 119,899 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 116,093 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 113,998 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 112,288 miles

corrosion to fuel lines

Pass 10 Jul 2008 111,215 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 109,398 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Jun 2006 105,511 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 101,125 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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N9 MGP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N9 MGP, 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 N9 MGP registered?

N9 MGP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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