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UUN 396

1987 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,291 mi
Last recorded44,291 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes Unknown89,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUN 396
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 44,291 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 44,291 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 44,240 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 42,897 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 42,041 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Corrosive hole, outside any prescribed areas (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Body mount slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Corrosive hole in wheel arch, outside any prescribed areas

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 41,905 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front body mount bonded unit slightly de-bonded/deteriorated

corrosion on n/s/f inner wheel arch - not within 30 cm of prescribed area

slight oil leak under engine - not considered excessive

Fail 8 Aug 2022 41,848 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front body mount bonded unit slightly de-bonded/deteriorated

corrosion on n/s/f inner wheel arch - not within 30 cm of prescribed area

slight oil leak under engine - not considered excessive

Pass 23 Aug 2021 40,001 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under bonnet (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 37,211 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 37,173 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 36,874 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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UUN 396 is a 1987 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 89,721 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 39 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UUN 396 registered?

UUN 396 is a 1987 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is UUN 396 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUN 396 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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