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P415 NSC

1997 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

328,697 mi
Last recorded328,697 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 312192,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 NSC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 328,697 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 8 Oct 2007 328,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

brake pedal slightly spongy

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2006 316,792 miles

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

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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P415 NSC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 312 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 192,682 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 P415 NSC, 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 29 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 P415 NSC registered?

P415 NSC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P415 NSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P415 NSC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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