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N717 UVV

1995 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

211,439 mi
Last recorded211,439 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 312202,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2017 211,439 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing and arm missing (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 201,243 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near shocker (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 201,079 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near shocker (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 194,382 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 194,228 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 187,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front wheel damage at bolt base

offside front suspension close to bump stop

rear door hinge damage but door secure

rear tred plate damage

Fail 30 Jun 2014 187,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear tred plate damage

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front wheel damage at bolt base

offside front suspension close to bump stop

rear door hinge damage but door secure

Pass 17 Jun 2013 177,706 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 177,552 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 168,106 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 168,102 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 159,573 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 152,385 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 149,227 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper arm loose offside front

Pass 27 May 2008 147,735 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 147,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 May 2007 144,113 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perrishing, sidewalls.

exhaust rear silencer slight blow,+ corroded at both ends

Pass 23 May 2007 144,113 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perrishing, sidewalls.

exhaust rear silencer slight blow,+ corroded at both ends

Pass 30 May 2006 142,335 miles

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 UVV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UVV, 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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N717 UVV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N717 UVV shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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