MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
521,689 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside headlight security
numberplate light
rear discs
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
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
front discs wearing
nearside rear brake pipe corroding
offside front brake pipe corroding
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
front crossmember to chassis rails corroding
offside front brake pipe corroding
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
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)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is V320 HWO safe to buy?
The MOT history for V320 HWO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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