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B2 KAB

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

79,444 mi
Last recorded79,444 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 KAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 79,444 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 78,842 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 78,263 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 77,634 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,735 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,021 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,036 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 74,106 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,656 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 70,095 miles

parking brake 16

Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,869 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,545 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 68,177 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers side mirror slightly insecure

rear nearside tyre tread worn to 2mm

Pass 14 Mar 2008 67,520 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 65,145 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 63,312 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 63,312 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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B2 KAB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 B2 KAB, 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 B2 KAB registered?

B2 KAB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is B2 KAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 KAB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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