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N25 CDC

1996 Mercedes-benz 312

Brown Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

231,495 mi
Last recorded231,495 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2006
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 312196,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN25 CDC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2006 231,495 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 231,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Outer Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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N25 CDC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312 in Brown with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N25 CDC, 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 N25 CDC registered?

N25 CDC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N25 CDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N25 CDC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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