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N382 JVL

1995 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

505,413 mi
Last recorded505,413 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 312202,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN382 JVL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 505,413 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer+ inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

central outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 504,774 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 503,342 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 502,450 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 501,185 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 501,180 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired missing (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 500,267 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 499,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 499,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 498,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 496,090 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 493,348 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 490,354 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 488,460 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 486,749 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 485,016 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 483,797 miles

rear exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2011 482,651 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,995 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 477,971 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 473,571 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 470,956 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 467,669 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 467,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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N382 JVL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N382 JVL, 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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What year was N382 JVL registered?

N382 JVL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 8 September 1995.

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