1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Petrol · H4 XMA
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, petrol). First registered 04/09/1996. Recorded mileage 114,394 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 3199cc
H4 XMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2025
- 114,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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H4 XMA Mileage History
- 15/12/202199,407 mi
- 20/12/2022112,259 mi+12,852 mi
- 11/03/2024113,088 mi+829 mi
- 11/03/2024113,088 mi
- 17/05/2025114,394 mi+1,306 mi
Average of roughly 4,384 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H4 XMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (H4 XMA) between December 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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.
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