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N547 KWS

1996 Mercedes Unknown

Blue Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

614,634 mi
Last recorded614,634 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Unknown198,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN547 KWS
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 614,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Spring Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Spring Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Spring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Spring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 614,575 miles

Body component insecure Wooden slats between cab and body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body panel insecure Various panels along the lower part of body on N/S and O/S (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Spring Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Spring Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Spring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Spring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 613,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 613,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded steering box area x 2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working only working when headlights on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s headlight poor pattern

cab night heater exhaust disconected

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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N547 KWS is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown in Blue with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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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N547 KWS is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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