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V46 KAN

2000 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

314,979 mi
Last recorded314,979 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 312181,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV46 KAN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 314,979 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 311,386 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2009
Pass 3 Sep 2008 303,453 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 262,811 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 262,798 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 198,167 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

propshaft mount second one WORN

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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V46 KAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V46 KAN, 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 V46 KAN registered?

V46 KAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V46 KAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V46 KAN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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