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M3 SOT

1996 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

269,834 mi
Last recorded269,834 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Unknown198,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 SOT
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 269,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 269,325 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring missing (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 269,312 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 269,308 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 268,749 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2021 268,719 miles

Brake performance not tested because of pipes and hoses (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2020 268,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake tight to turn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion to body of vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2019 267,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 265,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inner arch is corroded

Offside Front tyre is perished

Pass 23 Sep 2017 264,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear inner arches are corroded

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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M3 SOT is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 198,060 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 30 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M3 SOT registered?

M3 SOT is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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