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N100 CRS

1996 Mercedes-benz 312

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,170 mi
Last recorded168,170 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 312196,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 CRS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 168,170 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 151,118 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded in places

centre seat belt tight in operation

parking brake slightly slow to release after having been applied

rear wood lined

Fail 11 Jul 2008 151,118 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes slightly corroded in places

centre seat belt tight in operation

parking brake slightly slow to release after having been applied

rear wood lined

Pass 13 Jul 2007 144,584 miles

wood lined and rear number plate discoloured

Fail 10 Jul 2007 144,530 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear compartment wood lined

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 10 Jul 2006 138,840 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 126,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front lower ball joints near max 3mm play check at next service

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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N100 CRS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312 in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N100 CRS, 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 N100 CRS registered?

N100 CRS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N100 CRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N100 CRS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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