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11 OOK

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,098 mi
Last recorded116,098 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 OOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 116,098 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 116,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 116,093 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive LEAK FROM AUTO BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 115,814 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 115,703 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 115,129 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 114,008 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 114,004 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 110,197 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 110,006 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 109,739 miles

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

creaking noises from the offside front & offside rear suspension areas

engine oil leak

slight play detected in the nearside front steering idler arm

Fail 12 Aug 2015 109,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

creaking noises from the offside front & offside rear suspension areas

engine oil leak

slight play detected in the nearside front steering idler arm

Pass 7 Aug 2014 107,568 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

creeking from offside front suspension area

oil leak from engine / gearbox area

Pass 12 Aug 2013 104,579 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 101,278 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 96,373 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 92,145 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 87,314 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 65,541 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 85,541 miles

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

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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11 OOK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 11 OOK, 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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11 OOK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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