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14 MD

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,791 mi
Last recorded88,791 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 MD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2011 88,791 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 88,791 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2010 86,073 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2010 86,073 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2009 82,778 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 79,072 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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14 MD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 14 MD, 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

How do I check the history of 14 MD?

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What year was 14 MD registered?

14 MD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is 14 MD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 14 MD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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