1996 Mercedes Commodore 2.9L Diesel · N704 BRC
1996 Mercedes Commodore (2.9L, diesel). First registered 02 May 1996. Recorded mileage 41,437 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES COMMODORE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N704 BRC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 41,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N704 BRC 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 Commodore (N704 BRC) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
N704 BRC Mileage History
- 29/06/202338,770 mi
- 24/05/202440,345 mi+1,575 mi
- 04/06/202541,419 mi+1,074 mi
- 04/06/202541,421 mi+2 mi
- 14/05/202641,437 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 928 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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