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N170 YWP

1995 Mercedes-benz 312

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

361,896 mi
Last recorded361,896 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 312202,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 YWP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2014 361,896 miles

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 361,876 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 316,319 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 307,682 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 307,324 miles

Centre Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Driver's view to front impaired by damage (6.9.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.1d)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 265,879 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 265,878 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective (3.6.F.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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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N170 YWP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312 in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N170 YWP, 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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N170 YWP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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