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N295 BNU

1995 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

303,100 mi
Last recorded303,100 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 312202,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN295 BNU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 303,100 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 298,705 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassi under cab (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 292,806 miles

exhaust rubbers detiorated

Fail 22 Oct 2015 292,790 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

exhaust rubbers detiorated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 288,005 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 288,005 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2013 284,079 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 284,079 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 281,912 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 281,912 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 276,065 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 268,429 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 268,429 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 264,887 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 264,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 252,203 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 237,710 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 225,218 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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N295 BNU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 312 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 202,520 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 N295 BNU, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 312 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N295 BNU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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