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P325 GNC

1996 Mercedes-benz 312

Orange Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

236,114 mi
Last recorded236,114 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 312196,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 GNC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 236,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 235,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 234,940 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 234,081 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 233,254 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 232,261 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 230,877 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 229,475 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 228,440 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 227,475 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 225,885 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 225,885 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 225,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 216,283 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 216,283 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 212,520 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

damage to screen

surface rust to o/s + n/s chassis

Fail 31 Aug 2006 212,514 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 206,713 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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P325 GNC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312 in Orange with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 312 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 196,859 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 P325 GNC, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 312 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P325 GNC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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