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N717 BVW

1995 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

182,070 mi
Last recorded182,070 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 312202,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN717 BVW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 182,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 182,010 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 181,029 miles

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

N/S/F Sill slightltly corroded but not excessive.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 181,029 miles

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

N/S/F Sill slightltly corroded but not excessive.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 179,939 miles

minor oil leaks

n/s step poor condition

small crack in screen zone b

Fail 24 Jul 2009 179,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

minor oil leaks

n/s step poor condition

small crack in screen zone b

Fail 24 Jun 2009 179,865 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 177,651 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to o/s/r lamp mounting

tailpipe rubber poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2008 177,497 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to o/s/r lamp mounting

tailpipe rubber poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2007 172,626 miles

n/s seat belt twisted

o/s ball joint boot split

Fail 26 Feb 2007 172,462 miles

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

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s steering ball dust cover spli t shows rust marks

Pass 3 Mar 2006 164,813 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 164,718 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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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N717 BVW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 N717 BVW, 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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What year was N717 BVW registered?

N717 BVW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 16 October 1995.

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