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N398 GGJ

1995 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,615 mi
Last recorded73,615 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 312202,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 GGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 73,615 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 73,610 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 76,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 72,943 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 72,460 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 72,236 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009
Pass 19 Nov 2007 243,661 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 243,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside park brake giving lower readings

Fail 7 Aug 2007 243,604 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 240,252 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 240,244 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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N398 GGJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N398 GGJ, 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 N398 GGJ registered?

N398 GGJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 14 September 1995.

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