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N471 AWB

1995 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 312202,520 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN471 AWB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2023

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak 2 marked (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

battery terminal loose

scuttle panel corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion on the underside.

Fail 9 Dec 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general corrosion on the underside.

Pass 19 Nov 2020 279,912 miles

corrosion on inner wheel arches and offside step. (not structural)

Pass 24 May 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

various areas of light corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2019

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer cab sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Door corrosion on bottom

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive at bell housing join (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 276,704 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH HEAD LIGHTS (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front LOWER EDGE STARTING TO CORRODE

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 276,641 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 276,619 miles

Battery insecure CARRIER CORRODED (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush INNER AND OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014

engine running very rough

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine running very rough

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 274,514 miles

Advise brake pipe corrosion stareted in places

Advise exhaust system corroded

Advise front brake discs pitted on inner edges borderline

Advise movement felt in both front lower ball joints

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 273,375 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 10 Jun 2010 273,375 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 20 May 2009 272,481 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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 272,135 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 271,566 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 271,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 271,481 miles

Body Mountings need Locking Nuts fitted.

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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N471 AWB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N471 AWB, 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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N471 AWB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 1 October 1995.

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