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N146 MGO

1996 Mercedes Unknown

Silver Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,232 mi
Last recorded68,232 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Unknown198,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 MGO
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 68,232 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 66,068 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 55,880 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S lower output (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 51,160 miles

rear brake balance only just met n/s lower output.

Fail 25 Apr 2023 51,160 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake balance only just met n/s lower output.

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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N146 MGO is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown in Silver with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N146 MGO registered?

N146 MGO is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N146 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N146 MGO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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