1996 Mercedes S-Class 2.8L Petrol · P221 EAV
1996 Mercedes S-Class (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 150,851 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/07/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2799cc
P221 EAV Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2012
- 150,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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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P221 EAV Mileage History
- 28/06/2006112,497 mi
- 26/06/2007115,673 mi+3,176 mi
- 02/07/2008117,564 mi+1,891 mi
- 30/07/2009119,091 mi+1,527 mi
- 01/08/2009119,091 mi
- 12/08/2010133,478 mi+14,387 mi
- 04/07/2011138,442 mi+4,964 mi
- 06/07/2011138,448 mi+6 mi
- 11/06/2012150,851 mi+12,403 mi
Average of roughly 6,441 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
P221 EAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes S-Class (P221 EAV) between June 2006 and June 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)”.
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