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P127 OKP

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,728 mi
Last recorded139,728 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 OKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 139,728 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 139,664 miles

corrosion to front suspension and rear brake pipes

front anti roll bar link dust covers deteriorated

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Nov 2015 135,904 miles

both front anti roll bar dust covers deteriorated

corrosion to rear part of floor pan, rear wheel arches and rear part of chassis

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2014 130,717 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

light corrosion to rear part of sills

Fail 13 Nov 2014 130,717 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

light corrosion to rear part of sills

Pass 11 Dec 2013 130,684 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 130,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 128,543 miles

all four wheel arches have some corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2012 128,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all four wheel arches have some corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2011 118,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides front and o/s/r wheel arches have some corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2011 118,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides front and o/s/r wheel arches have some corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2010 106,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2010 106,231 miles

some corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Oct 2009 93,524 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 80,713 miles

some play in steering system

Pass 18 Sep 2007 69,521 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 61,461 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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P127 OKP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P127 OKP, 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 P127 OKP registered?

P127 OKP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 August 1996.

Is P127 OKP safe to buy?

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