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B4 DCD

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

190,832 mi
Last recorded190,832 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 DCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2019 190,832 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 189,966 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 189,599 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 189,022 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 188,301 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 187,855 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 186,836 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 185,464 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2008 183,897 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 180,195 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 178,262 miles

engine oil leak slight

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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B4 DCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 B4 DCD, 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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B4 DCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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