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G496 ROD

1989 Mercedes Unknown

Green Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,586 mi
Last recorded144,586 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Unknown193,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG496 ROD
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 144,586 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 142,034 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 138,722 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 136,612 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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G496 ROD is a 1989 Mercedes Unknown in Green with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 193,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G496 ROD registered?

G496 ROD is a 1989 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 10 October 1989.

Is G496 ROD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G496 ROD shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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