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N528 LHR

1996 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

285,389 mi
Last recorded285,389 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Unknown198,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN528 LHR
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 285,389 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 285,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 285,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front king pin play

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

Nearside Rear bellow perished

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front king pin play

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

Offside Rear bellow perished

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 285,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps center (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front king pin play

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

Nearside Rear bellow perished

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front king pin play

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

Offside Rear bellow perished

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 28,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working side marker lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nr steering box and brake servo (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 284,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both front springs, front spring eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cab corrosion but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

ns storage box corroded through with potential to lose its contents

Fail 20 Aug 2020 284,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached rear panhard rod insecure and bushes worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both front springs, front spring eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cab corrosion but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

ns storage box corroded through with potential to lose its contents

Pass 22 Jul 2019 281,493 miles

Parking brake effort low

Pass 7 Aug 2018 279,124 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 279,124 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 276,238 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 276,231 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N528 LHR is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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N528 LHR is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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