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P134 BJB

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,326 mi
Last recorded151,326 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 BJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 151,326 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 148,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 144,309 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 144,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 139,768 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 137,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 137,242 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 134,283 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 127,451 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 119,882 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 112,019 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 104,165 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 97,342 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 89,111 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 79,168 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 79,168 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,181 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2011 61,269 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 55,220 miles

O/s door mirror slightly displaced

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 54,327 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2009 54,327 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,027 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 51,027 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 48,668 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 48,668 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside wing mirror lose

offside wing mirror slightly lose

Pass 11 Aug 2006 46,540 miles

rear tyres worn outer edge

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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P134 BJB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P134 BJB, 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 P134 BJB registered?

P134 BJB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P134 BJB safe to buy?

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