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V320 HWO

1999 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

521,689 mi
Last recorded521,689 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 312181,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV320 HWO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 521,689 miles

nearside headlight security

numberplate light

rear discs

Pass 4 Jun 2013 517,526 miles

both front shock absorbers damp

front crossmember [top]

front discs and pads wearing

nearside front tyre wearing

nearside handbrake poor reading

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside rear hub damp

rear doors security

Fail 3 Jun 2013 517,526 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front shock absorbers damp

front crossmember [top]

front discs and pads wearing

nearside front tyre wearing

nearside handbrake poor reading

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside rear hub damp

Pass 21 Jun 2012 511,516 miles

front discs wearing

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 18 Jun 2012 511,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs wearing

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2011 601,623 miles

front crossmember to chassis rails corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 7 Oct 2011 501,622 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front crossmember to chassis rails corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2010 496,220 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 496,220 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 491,835 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 483,742 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 483,736 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 477,724 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 477,704 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 464,664 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 464,664 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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V320 HWO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 181,038 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 V320 HWO, 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 27 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 V320 HWO registered?

V320 HWO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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