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N555 MGA

1995 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

235,631 mi
Last recorded235,631 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 312202,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 MGA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 235,631 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear floor corroded

vehicle presented for test with 2 n/s/f passenger seats fitted

gearlever/linkage badly worn

Fail 26 Nov 2008 235,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle presented with only 2 nearside front passenger seats fitted

bad engine oil leak

rear floor corroded

gearlever/linkage badly worn/broken

Pass 31 Oct 2007 233,885 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 225,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 225,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N555 MGA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 N555 MGA, 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 N555 MGA registered?

N555 MGA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 16 November 1995.

Is N555 MGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N555 MGA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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