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V204 FRC

2000 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,676 mi
Last recorded237,676 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 312181,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV204 FRC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 237,676 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 237,676 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 212,228 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 212,228 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2008 178,617 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 178,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 135,991 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 98,135 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 165,206 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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V204 FRC 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 66.7%.

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 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 V204 FRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V204 FRC?

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What year was V204 FRC registered?

V204 FRC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V204 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V204 FRC shows 9 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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