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V688 LMY

2000 Mercedes-benz 312

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

249,163 mi
Last recorded249,163 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 312181,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 LMY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 249,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively mechanisim worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

drivers door slight corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2022 249,160 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 249,147 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe going in to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 247,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 247,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 246,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 238,454 miles

Nearside door rusty

Offside door rusty

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 229,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front drivers door damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 217,900 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 205,440 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/rear door damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2016 205,440 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/rear door damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2015 193,192 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/front door rusty

o/s/front door rusty

o/s/rear 1/4 panel damaged

rear exaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 182,104 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emission to clean for test

o/s head light has a chip

Pass 30 Jan 2013 170,812 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 160,397 miles

Drivers door damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passangers wing damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2011 153,896 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 143,100 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 133,731 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 120,153 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 120,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 105,457 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 89,612 miles

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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V688 LMY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V688 LMY, 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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V688 LMY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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