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P158 AJU

1996 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

202,381 mi
Last recorded202,381 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Unknown198,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 AJU
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 202,381 miles

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 20 May 2026 202,381 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 200,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 200,780 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 200,761 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 198,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 198,071 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 198,060 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded at steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 190,354 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 190,268 miles

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

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. driver seat belt (5.1.1)

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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P158 AJU is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P158 AJU registered?

P158 AJU is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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