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N514 EFS

1996 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

252,491 mi
Last recorded252,491 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 312196,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN514 EFS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2008 252,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 251,728 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 251,728 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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N514 EFS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 312 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 196,859 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N514 EFS, 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 30 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 N514 EFS registered?

N514 EFS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N514 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N514 EFS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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