Official DVLA Record

1996 Mercedes 1820 6.0L Diesel · N556 ABL

N556 ABL

1996 Mercedes 1820 (6.0L, diesel). First registered 19/06/1996. Recorded mileage 202,492 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES 1820
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20/12/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
202,492 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 6.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/12/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1996
Engine
5958cc

N556 ABL Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2022
  • 202,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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N556 ABL Mileage History

  1. 23/11/2021202,413 km
  2. 05/12/2022202,471 mi
  3. 21/12/2022202,492 mi+21 mi

Average of roughly 73 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

N556 ABL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes 1820 (N556 ABL) between November 2021 and December 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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