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D171 FBD

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,033 mi
Last recorded80,033 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD171 FBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 80,033 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 77,633 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 75,971 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 75,140 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 73,755 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 73,724 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 73,234 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 72,314 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 70,346 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 69,942 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

exhaust is rusty & slightly damaged.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 68,844 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2015 68,844 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 67,440 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 66,686 miles

front brakes slight imbalance- 24%

front exhaust starting to rust

front suspension stabiliser arms rubbers starting to crack/ perish

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside steering idler slight movement

slight oil leak

steering shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 9 Nov 2012 65,673 miles

nearside steering idler slightly damp

steering shock absorber slightly damp

Fail 8 Nov 2012 65,668 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

nearside steering idler slightly damp

steering shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 19 Nov 2011 64,750 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 63,728 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 60,768 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,346 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 55,522 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 54,748 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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D171 FBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 D171 FBD, 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 D171 FBD registered?

D171 FBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for D171 FBD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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