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N122 DMA

1995 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,558 mi
Last recorded202,558 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 312202,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN122 DMA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 202,558 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 202,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 198,688 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion cab sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering arm boot (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front chip in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 5 Oct 2016 198,686 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion cab sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering arm boot (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front chip in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 7 Oct 2015 195,261 miles

Rear both back plates corroded

extensive covering of under seal applied to chassis and cab preventing full examination.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 195,230 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door and wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at rear (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength door step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at rear (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear both back plates corroded

extensive covering of under seal applied to chassis and cab preventing full examination.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 191,951 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cill and chassis corrosion-covered in underseal

corrosion of steel brake pipes

extensive corrosion of front wheel arches

offside rear sensor wire disconected

windscreen wipers self park intermittantly

Pass 10 Oct 2013 187,090 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

number plate light has no lens

Fail 10 Oct 2013 187,084 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

number plate light has no lens

wiper blades starting to split at ends

Pass 10 Oct 2012 184,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chassis signs of corrosion

nsr leaf spring shackle mount corroded

osr leaf spring shackle mount corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 183,962 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chassis signs of corrosion

nsr leaf spring shackle mount corroded

osr leaf spring shackle mount corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 178,057 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 178,045 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 173,388 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 168,970 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 168,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 161,103 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 161,050 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 154,324 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 154,231 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

all four flexy hoses are starting to perish

slight play in o/s/f inner anti-roll bar drop link.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 146,680 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s rear shocker lower mount slightly damaged

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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N122 DMA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 312 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 202,520 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N122 DMA, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 312 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N122 DMA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 6 September 1995.

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