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A13 EVC

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,013 mi
Last recorded87,013 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 EVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2011 87,013 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 86,579 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 85,944 miles

o/s rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2008 85,268 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 84,273 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 82,796 miles

advise n/s and o/s wing mirrors slightly loose.

advise o/s/r tyre on wear indicates.

advise o/s/r tyre warn on outer edges.

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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A13 EVC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A13 EVC, 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 A13 EVC?

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What year was A13 EVC registered?

A13 EVC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A13 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 EVC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A13 EVC have outstanding finance?

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