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N838 NVK

1995 Mercedes-benz 312

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,876 mi
Last recorded199,876 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 312202,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN838 NVK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 199,876 miles

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

rust to rear disc covers

Fail 11 Feb 2011 199,874 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

rust to rear disc covers

Fail 7 Jan 2011 199,822 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

rust to rear disc covers

Fail 15 Dec 2009 186,274 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 186,274 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 170,602 miles

Battery insecure

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 170,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 298,778 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 298,778 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006

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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N838 NVK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N838 NVK, 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 N838 NVK registered?

N838 NVK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 24 October 1995.

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