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JAD 936D

1996 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,496 mi
Last recorded59,496 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 312196,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAD 936D
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 59,496 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 59,135 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 58,744 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 58,733 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near rear shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2023 57,056 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 56,202 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 54,581 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 53,627 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 52,588 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 51,534 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 49,700 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,814 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to underbody prescribed areas but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2015 47,519 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,843 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 46,097 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 46,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,737 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,484 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 42,467 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,008 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,553 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,036 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 36,128 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 36,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 312?

Based on 26,257 MOT tests across 2,825 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
5,215
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,825
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,353
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,374
position lamp(s) not working 1,037
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,034
Registration plate lamp not working 1,032
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JAD 936D is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 312 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 196,859 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 312 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JAD 936D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 312 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 312 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JAD 936D?

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What year was JAD 936D registered?

JAD 936D is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is JAD 936D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAD 936D shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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