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B11 MPF

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,129 mi
Last recorded126,129 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 MPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 126,129 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 125,084 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 125,084 miles

Outer Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 124,973 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 124,682 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 112,237 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 101,381 miles

front fog lamps damaged

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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B11 MPF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B11 MPF, 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 B11 MPF registered?

B11 MPF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is B11 MPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 MPF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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