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N214 YHN

1996 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 312196,859 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN214 YHN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 272,047 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 262,847 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 135,106 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 242,995 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 242,972 miles

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

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

offside rear back plate rusty/insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2005 234,722 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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N214 YHN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N214 YHN, 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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How do I check the history of N214 YHN?

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What year was N214 YHN registered?

N214 YHN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N214 YHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N214 YHN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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