1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2.8L Petrol · P867 HWG
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 131,818 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P867 HWG Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/07/2023
- 131,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
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P867 HWG MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (P867 HWG) between July 2023 and July 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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