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N206 DWX

1995 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

226,579 mi
Last recorded226,579 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 312202,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN206 DWX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 226,579 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

adv o/s/f cab sil slightly corroded.

Fail 3 Feb 2010 226,576 miles

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

adv o/s/f cab sil slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 225,372 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 225,372 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 225,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 209,829 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 209,829 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 189,284 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 173,767 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 173,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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N206 DWX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312 in White 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 N206 DWX, 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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N206 DWX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 11 September 1995.

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