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P462 UFH

1996 Mercedes Unknown

Maroon Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,305 mi
Last recorded129,305 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Unknown198,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 UFH
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 129,305 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 129,261 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre side walls perished and has deep splits down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 125,125 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing through sidewall, not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 121,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Damage through tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both on axle slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 118,249 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 114,247 miles

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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P462 UFH is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown in Maroon with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P462 UFH registered?

P462 UFH is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P462 UFH safe to buy?

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