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N189 YTO

1996 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,606 mi
Last recorded72,606 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 312196,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 YTO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 72,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 72,526 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 71,796 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 71,345 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 70,754 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 69,887 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 68,759 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 67,362 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 67,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 65,966 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 63,846 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 62,689 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 60,391 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 59,264 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 56,791 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 54,383 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,108 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 51,204 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 48,388 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 44,511 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 41,706 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 41,430 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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N189 YTO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N189 YTO, 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 N189 YTO registered?

N189 YTO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N189 YTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N189 YTO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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