MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,287 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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play from nearside steering rack end
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front and rear marker light not working
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front and rear marker light not working
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
some blue smoke from exhaust
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 312?
Based on 26,257 MOT tests across 2,825 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M444 ANC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 M444 ANC, 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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What year was M444 ANC registered?
M444 ANC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 1 February 2000.
Is M444 ANC safe to buy?
The MOT history for M444 ANC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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