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N300 PSL

1995 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,214 mi
Last recorded170,214 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 312202,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN300 PSL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 170,214 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hids fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced behind front wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of rear wheel ,4ft hole along inner sill,outer sill also rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hids fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front end of chassis rail near towing eye very corroded

Pass 15 May 2025 169,897 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 169,432 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

o/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 17 May 2023 169,040 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear inner wing poor

Pass 4 May 2022 168,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front crossmember corroded o/s

Pass 15 Apr 2021 166,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak o/s/r hub

Fail 12 Apr 2021 166,633 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak o/s/r hub

Pass 15 Sep 2020 164,690 miles

o/s reverse light not working

slight oil leak o/s/r hub

Fail 10 Sep 2020 164,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise n/s/f break check slow at coming on at first more it used better it got

o/s reverse light not working

slight oil leak o/s/r hub

Pass 11 Nov 2019 161,217 miles

Offside reversing light not working

Fail 11 Nov 2019 161,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside reversing light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2019 159,886 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 159,883 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep on top and underneath (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x-member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 159,679 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 158,460 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 154,916 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 152,601 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 149,996 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 148,014 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 147,878 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2009 147,848 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 132,870 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 132,663 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 132,659 miles

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

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 123,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 114,680 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 109,252 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Aug 2005 109,252 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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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N300 PSL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N300 PSL, 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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N300 PSL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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