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P10 KRR

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,316 mi
Last recorded177,316 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 KRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2010 177,316 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 177,316 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 165,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 165,426 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 147,095 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 135,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 132,675 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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P10 KRR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc 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 P10 KRR, 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 P10 KRR registered?

P10 KRR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P10 KRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P10 KRR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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