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N417 SMY

1996 Mercedes Unknown

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,244 mi
Last recorded33,244 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Unknown198,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN417 SMY
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 33,244 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 33,235 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 32,613 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 31,817 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 31,817 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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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N417 SMY is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown in Blue 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 N417 SMY registered?

N417 SMY is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N417 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N417 SMY 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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