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M900 VAN

1996 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,159 mi
Last recorded111,159 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 312196,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM900 VAN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 111,159 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 105,499 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 101,906 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 98,410 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2018 98,393 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,384 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 97,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 97,321 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 95,993 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 94,732 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 92,209 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 86,784 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 86,663 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 84,685 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 84,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 83,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 78,400 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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M900 VAN is a 1996 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 88.2%.

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 M900 VAN, 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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What year was M900 VAN registered?

M900 VAN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is M900 VAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M900 VAN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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