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C2 CKM

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,513 mi
Last recorded177,513 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 CKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 177,513 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

all around 4 wheel arch slight corrosion

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2018 177,490 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wing corroded/weak

Pass 7 Sep 2017 172,443 miles

brake pipes rusty

offside front shocker misting

offside front wheel arch rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2016 167,403 miles

brake pipes rusty

offside front shocker misting

Fail 18 Aug 2016 167,403 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes rusty

offside front shocker misting

Pass 19 Aug 2015 164,321 miles

cover over outer sills

front to rear brake pipes rusty

slight damp patch off side front shocker

Pass 20 Aug 2014 159,793 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 156,634 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 156,634 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 152,125 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 152,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 148,366 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 146,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 146,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 143,487 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2008 143,236 miles

front number plate deteriorating

hand brake has long travel

Pass 9 Dec 2006 142,939 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 138,552 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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C2 CKM 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 77.8%.

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 C2 CKM, 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 C2 CKM registered?

C2 CKM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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