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L13 UNY

1996 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

249,022 mi
Last recorded249,022 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 312196,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 UNY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 249,022 miles

Body component slightly loose sills corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door corroded

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

Pass 21 May 2020 245,393 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 245,393 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 236,805 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 236,676 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 225,328 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 225,230 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 218,103 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 218,103 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 208,924 miles

Body has slight corrosion outer sills starting to show signs of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil around the engine

Pass 16 Oct 2014 195,108 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 193,772 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 190,492 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 188,425 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 184,924 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 181,132 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 178,276 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 174,304 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 174,290 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2006 171,117 miles

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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L13 UNY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L13 UNY, 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.

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What year was L13 UNY registered?

L13 UNY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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