MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,498 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front to rear brake pipes corroded,but not excessive.
Brake pipes to abs unit corroded,but not excessive.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Slight play in steering rack
Both front to rear brake pipes corroded,but not excessive.
Brake pipes to abs unit corroded,but not excessive.
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Slight play in steering rack
Centre Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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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V253 FMR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 V253 FMR, 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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V253 FMR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 26 January 2000.
Is V253 FMR safe to buy?
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