1996 Mercedes S-Class 5.0L Petrol · N176 ACX
1996 Mercedes S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 144,995 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 4973cc
N176 ACX Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2015
- 144,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 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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N176 ACX Mileage History
- 27/07/200588,183 mi
- 27/07/200588,183 mi
- 31/08/200699,821 mi+11,638 mi
- 26/04/2007107,072 mi+7,251 mi
- 26/04/2007107,072 mi
- 30/04/2008113,439 mi+6,367 mi
- 24/04/2009113,843 mi+404 mi
- 28/04/2009113,843 mi
- 29/04/2010118,377 mi+4,534 mi
- 30/04/2010118,377 mi
- 27/04/2011123,710 mi+5,333 mi
- 30/04/2012129,182 mi+5,472 mi
- 07/06/2013136,292 mi+7,110 mi
- 09/07/2014140,741 mi+4,449 mi
- 14/07/2014140,741 mi
- 31/07/2015144,995 mi+4,254 mi
Average of roughly 5,676 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
N176 ACX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes S-Class (N176 ACX) between July 2005 and July 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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