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N9 RPL

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

135,131 mi
Last recorded135,131 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 RPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 135,131 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 133,234 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 132,795 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 131,843 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 131,395 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 130,246 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 129,779 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 128,639 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 127,703 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 125,303 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 124,439 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 124,165 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 123,701 miles

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 123,217 miles

SRS light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear inner sill/ end caps and outer sill rusty

centre exhaust

front inner wings surface rusty

offside front seatbelt slight fluffing

parking brake travel

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear coil spring rusty

slight freeplay at steering wheel

slight play in hub front and steering

Pass 26 Jun 2009 122,490 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise parking brake travel

advise rear subframe fronr bushes / washers

all coil springs rusty

front lower arm inner bushes slight movement

oil leaks engine, gearbox and diff

slight corrosion offside front inner wing

Fail 18 Jun 2009 122,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

all coil springs rusty

front lower arm inner bushes slight movement

offside rear parking brake noisy in operation

oil leaks engine, gearbox and diff

rear discs slightly rusty and pitted

slight corrosion offside front inner wing

Pass 24 Jun 2008 120,238 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads worn very low outer edges

both wiper blades split

front registration plate damaged

interior mirror insecure

n/s/r tyre tread close to depth warning markers

o/s/r tyre tread low outer edge

screen washers poor

Pass 22 Jun 2007 117,236 miles

n/s outer tail lamp not working

Pass 22 Jun 2006 113,129 miles

both rear exhaust clamps corroded through

wear brake pedal pad

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 RPL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N9 RPL registered?

N9 RPL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N9 RPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N9 RPL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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