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N88 VER

2012 Mercedes-benz 300

Grey Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,529 mi
Last recorded155,529 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 VER
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 155,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 143,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front both swivels hubs leaking slighly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 132,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 132,061 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 120,030 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 115,112 miles

Grease around o/s front swivel ball

Slight play in both drag link ends

Fail 20 Sep 2021 115,108 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre feed to flexi [marked red] (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Grease around o/s front swivel ball

Slight play in both drag link ends

Pass 14 Nov 2019 104,384 miles

Offside Front Drag link ball joint slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 95,760 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2018 95,760 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2017 83,015 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 83,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 112,796 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 105,178 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 105,178 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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N88 VER is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 300 in Grey with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N88 VER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N88 VER registered?

N88 VER is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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The MOT history for N88 VER shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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