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N891 MPV

1996 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,260 mi
Last recorded98,260 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Unknown198,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 MPV
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 98,260 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 97,647 miles

All outline marker lamps not working front and rear upper (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 93,626 miles

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

Offside slight king pin play/no lift

Fail 5 Mar 2019 93,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside slight king pin play/no lift

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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N891 MPV is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 3,972cc 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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What year was N891 MPV registered?

N891 MPV is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N891 MPV safe to buy?

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