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UIG 1437

1996 Mercedes Unknown

Green Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,195 mi
Last recorded120,195 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Unknown198,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIG 1437
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 120,195 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play both on drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 120,162 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play both on drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 115,881 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 115,881 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 109,671 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 109,671 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2022 109,364 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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UIG 1437 is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown in Green with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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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How do I check the history of UIG 1437?

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What year was UIG 1437 registered?

UIG 1437 is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is UIG 1437 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIG 1437 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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