MOT Status
ValidMileage
211,548 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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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V397 NKM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 V397 NKM, 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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What year was V397 NKM registered?
V397 NKM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 1 January 2000.
Is V397 NKM safe to buy?
The MOT history for V397 NKM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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