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N206 LJO

1996 Mercedes-benz 312

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

418,510 mi
Last recorded418,510 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 312196,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN206 LJO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2007 418,510 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 394,121 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 392,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r marker lamp and o/s/r high level m/lamp inoperative

oil leak

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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N206 LJO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312 in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N206 LJO, 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 N206 LJO registered?

N206 LJO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N206 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N206 LJO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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