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N850 DRV

1995 Mercedes-benz 312

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,130 mi
Last recorded80,130 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 312202,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN850 DRV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 80,130 miles

both outer sills weak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 78,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer sills feel weak but heavily undersealed

front tyres perrished

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,948 miles

Oil leak

body corroded

brake pipes heavily undersealed

previous sill repairs heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Nov 2012 74,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

body corroded in places

sills repaired with body filler

Pass 22 Nov 2011 72,746 miles

sills repaired with body filler

Fail 18 Nov 2011 72,731 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

sills repaired with body filler

Fail 23 Nov 2010 69,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

brake discs corroded

heavily greased brake pipes

slight exhaust blow

Pass 23 Nov 2010 69,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake discs corroded

heavily greased brake pipes

slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 Nov 2009 66,973 miles

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

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

both front disc inner sides corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2008 65,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both rear bumpo stop area slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2007 60,147 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 52,894 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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N850 DRV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N850 DRV, 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 N850 DRV registered?

N850 DRV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 7 September 1995.

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