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N614 VSS

1996 Mercedes Unknown

Grey Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

760,521 mi
Last recorded760,521 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Unknown198,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN614 VSS
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 760,521 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 760,521 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 760,452 miles

All leaf spring bushes perished but have no excessive play

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 760,452 miles

All leaf spring bushes perished but have no excessive play

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose All nuts (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 760,420 miles

Brake pipes 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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N614 VSS is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown in Grey with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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What year was N614 VSS registered?

N614 VSS is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N614 VSS safe to buy?

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