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69 AV

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,222 mi
Last recorded74,222 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration69 AV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 74,222 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 74,087 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 74,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 73,933 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 73,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 73,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 72,441 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,839 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 66,832 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 64,913 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 64,539 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 63,338 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2011 63,338 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 62,860 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 61,963 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 61,150 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 60,831 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 60,831 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 60,417 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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69 AV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 69 AV, 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 69 AV registered?

69 AV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is 69 AV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 69 AV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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