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N572 DEY

1995 Mercedes-benz 312

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

616,591 mi
Last recorded616,591 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 312202,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN572 DEY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 616,591 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

no butt fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Oct 2012 616,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 604,953 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 563,250 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 522,755 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 478,691 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 435,415 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 397,897 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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N572 DEY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N572 DEY, 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 N572 DEY registered?

N572 DEY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 8 November 1995.

Is N572 DEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N572 DEY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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