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NIJ 59

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,555 mi
Last recorded117,555 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIJ 59
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 117,555 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate cracked

offside front headlamp cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2011 117,555 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate cracked

offside front headlamp cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2009 121,169 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 121,169 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2008 112,060 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 112,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 106,271 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 100,211 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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NIJ 59 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NIJ 59, 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 NIJ 59 registered?

NIJ 59 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is NIJ 59 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIJ 59 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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