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N596 SOP

1995 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

419,109 mi
Last recorded419,109 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 312202,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 SOP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 419,109 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all repairs heavily undersealed

both doorstep outersills slighty corroded

both headlamps require attention soon

both rear wheel bearings require attention soon

front number plate cracked

slight seapage of power steering fluid around rack

vehicle has been extensivly repaired and heavily under sealed

Fail 24 Sep 2009 41,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both doorstep outersills slighty corroded

both headlamps require attention soon

both rear wheel bearings require attention soon

front number plate cracked

slight seapage of power steering fluid around rack

vehicle has been extensivly repaired and heavily under sealed

Pass 23 Sep 2008 390,053 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

footbrake travel requires attention soon

number plate light dim

Fail 10 Sep 2008 389,463 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres close to legal limit

chip in windscreen

footbrake travel requires attention soon

number plate light dim

slight weap of fluid around steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2007 363,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 345,941 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 345,897 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

chassis rail has had excessive repair carried out

chassis rail heavily under silled

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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N596 SOP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N596 SOP, 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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N596 SOP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 14 August 1995.

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