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N181 UPG

1996 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,393 mi
Last recorded68,393 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 312196,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 UPG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 68,393 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,050 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PITTED

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 62,223 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,758 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DETORIATED

NEARSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

OFFSIDE REAR FOG LIGHT LENSE CRACKED

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 57,758 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DETORIATED

NEARSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

OFFSIDE REAR FOG LIGHT LENSE CRACKED

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,579 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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N181 UPG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N181 UPG, 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 N181 UPG registered?

N181 UPG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N181 UPG safe to buy?

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