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N388 KGF

1995 Mercedes-benz 312

Yellow Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

182,371 mi
Last recorded182,371 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 312202,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN388 KGF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 182,371 miles

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

lift in offside and nearside front lower ball joints

Pass 25 Sep 2025 178,130 miles

load valve arm pivot bushes worn

poor pattern to nearside headlamp dipped beam

Pass 26 Sep 2024 171,952 miles

load valve arm pivot bushes close to excessively worn

poor pattern and reduced light output from nearside headlamp

Fail 26 Sep 2024 171,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

load valve arm pivot bushes close to excessively worn

poor pattern and reduced light output from nearside headlamp

Pass 13 Oct 2023 168,864 miles

poor pattern and reduced light output from nearside headlamp dipped beam

Fail 5 Oct 2023 168,843 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer rearmost sill within 30cm of offside rear spring rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

play in offside front wheel bearing

poor pattern and reduced light output from nearside headlamp dipped beam

Pass 5 Oct 2022 161,645 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 154,627 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 152,054 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 150,368 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 148,213 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 143,029 miles

Oil leak

sill panels showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2016 140,379 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 137,913 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 133,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 133,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 131,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 129,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 128,831 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 127,370 miles

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 127,370 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 126,499 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 124,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 124,359 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 121,116 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 120,744 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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N388 KGF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312 in Yellow with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N388 KGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N388 KGF registered?

N388 KGF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 21 December 1995.

Is N388 KGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N388 KGF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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