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N406 FFR

1995 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,455 mi
Last recorded151,455 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 312202,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN406 FFR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 151,455 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x 2 ()

Rear slight seepage n/s and o/s hub seals

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

service brake efficiency only just met requires attention

Pass 22 Nov 2022 148,477 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 148,477 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 143,652 miles

slight corrosion n\s and o\s inner and outter sills

Pass 7 Oct 2020 139,481 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front rack ends slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2019 140,043 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STEP (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 140,001 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 138,402 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 138,402 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 138,303 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 138,304 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 138,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 138,013 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 138,008 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 136,218 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight oil leak on rear half shaft

Pass 28 Feb 2007 350,870 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 350,933 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 350,869 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 338,228 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 338,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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N406 FFR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N406 FFR, 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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N406 FFR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 9 August 1995.

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