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N283 PDV

1995 Mercedes Unknown

Red Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

980,885 mi
Last recorded980,885 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes Unknown239,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 PDV
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 980,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake pipe to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 980,885 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose bulges (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2025 980,885 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 979,635 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 978,206 miles

Central Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel at wiper arm (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 978,137 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 977,997 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

crack in n/s of windscreen

front wheel arch and chassis corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2019 97,799 miles

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

front wheel arch/floor corrosion arears

Fail 11 Nov 2019 977,991 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding n/s/r wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front and rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing rubber (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front wheel arch/floor corrosion arears

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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N283 PDV is a 1995 Mercedes Unknown in Red with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 239,833 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 31 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N283 PDV registered?

N283 PDV is a 1995 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 24 October 1995.

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