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ASA 4M

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

201,242 mi
Last recorded201,242 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASA 4M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 201,242 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 201,242 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 199,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 196,901 miles

Fuel pipes covered with sealant

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 193,405 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Oct 2016 193,403 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2015 190,088 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 186,184 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 180,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheel arches corroded

brake pedal anti-slip starting to wear

plastic sill covers fitted

rear reg. plate starting to deteriorate

slight misting of oil around power steering pipe under resevoir

slight play in various steering joints

Pass 2 Nov 2012 176,382 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 176,360 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 168,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 161,104 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 149,886 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 131,160 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 121,128 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 111,504 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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ASA 4M is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ASA 4M, 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 ASA 4M registered?

ASA 4M is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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