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V865 KLG

2000 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

212,591 mi
Last recorded212,591 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 312181,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV865 KLG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2021 212,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 211,606 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 210,904 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 210,897 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 209,707 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 208,893 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 208,018 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 207,332 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 206,412 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 204,278 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 200,722 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 197,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 194,427 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 194,413 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 191,959 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 189,953 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2006 188,018 miles

exhaust clamp rotted away

offside front hub oil seal leaking

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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V865 KLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V865 KLG, 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 V865 KLG registered?

V865 KLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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