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N825 WAV

1996 Mercedes Unknown

Grey Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,488 mi
Last recorded68,488 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Unknown198,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN825 WAV
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 68,488 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 678,773 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 615,114 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 67,315 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear FOG LIGHT MORE THAN 1300mm FROM GROUND.

Fail 24 Apr 2023 67,314 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear FOG LIGHT MORE THAN 1300mm FROM GROUND.

Pass 26 Oct 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 66,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 66,479 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working lens broken may show wight light to rear when working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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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N825 WAV is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown in Grey with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N825 WAV registered?

N825 WAV is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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