1996 Mercedes Unknown 4.0L Diesel · P158 AJU
1996 Mercedes Unknown (4.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 202,381 km. MOT valid until 18 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES UNKNOWN
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 202,381 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P158 AJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 202,381 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P158 AJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes Unknown (P158 AJU) between August 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dir”.
P158 AJU Odometer History
- 16/08/2022200,761 km
- 07/02/2023200,780 km+19 km
- 10/02/2023200,803 km+23 km
- 20/05/2026202,381 km+1,578 km
- 20/05/2026202,381 km
Average of roughly 431 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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