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H2 LBG

2000 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

274,549 mi
Last recorded274,549 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 312181,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 LBG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 274,549 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 274,549 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 259,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but can be rear from a reasonable distance

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in offside front wheelbearing

Fail 31 May 2016 259,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure U bolts (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Headlight (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but can be rear from a reasonable distance

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in offside front wheelbearing

Fail 25 Mar 2016 259,566 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

both front side sill slight corroded

oil leak

no hand brake

Pass 27 Mar 2015 252,622 miles

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

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

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)

slight damage to offside mirror

Fail 27 Mar 2015 252,622 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

slight damage to offside mirror

Pass 21 Jan 2014 238,613 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 211,926 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 211,699 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 202,009 miles

Full exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2010 195,383 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 195,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 192,385 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 178,348 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 162,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 146,865 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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H2 LBG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 312 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 181,192 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 H2 LBG, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 312 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H2 LBG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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