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N901 FVF

1995 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

260,188 mi
Last recorded260,188 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 312202,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN901 FVF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2014 260,188 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

bad oil leak could also be a diesel mix as smells diesely

both headlamps patterns dull

lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

number plate lights surounded by rust and becomming insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2013 257,589 miles

both sill edges of steps corroded and holed

diesel smell from engine may have a leak but no drips during test

n/s bottom sill edge along body badly corroded and holed

Fail 13 Mar 2013 257,511 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both sill edges of steps corroded and holed

diesel smell from engine may have a leak but no drips during test

n/s bottom sill edge along body badly corroded and holed

Pass 5 Mar 2012 255,867 miles

n/s body to sill edge badly corroded/holed

Fail 23 Feb 2012 255,837 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

n/s body to sill edge badly corroded/holed

Pass 18 Mar 2011 252,248 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

bottom edge/sill of both body sides corroded esp n/s

n/s step/sill badly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight lift in both bottom ball joints

suspect diesel leak from engine as very wet underneath but no drips during test

Fail 10 Mar 2011 252,124 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres on legal limit

bottom edge/sill of both body sides corroded esp n/s

n/s step/sill badly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight lift in both bottom ball joints

suspect diesel leak from engine as very wet underneath but no drips during test

Pass 8 Mar 2010 248,445 miles

run-out at n/s/f brake on limit

bonnet cable us inside cab but bonnet can be opened from outside

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

front pads getting low

slight play in n/s/r bottom shock bush

Fail 26 Feb 2010 248,321 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

bonnet cable us inside cab but bonnet can be opened from outside

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

front pads getting low

run-out at n/s/f brake on limit

slight play in n/s/r bottom shock bush

Pass 24 Feb 2009 243,610 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 239,112 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 239,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 235,649 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 235,642 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 26 Jan 2006 231,929 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 231,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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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N901 FVF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N901 FVF, 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 N901 FVF registered?

N901 FVF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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