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V915 EWF

2000 Mercedes-benz 312

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,863 mi
Last recorded106,863 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 312181,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV915 EWF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 106,863 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 106,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 106,752 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

bottom of both front doors has corrosion

front heat shield above turbo loose

Pass 27 Apr 2018 106,719 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 106,719 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 106,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 106,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 106,302 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 105,834 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 103,787 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 103,044 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 21 Mar 2012 103,008 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 16 Mar 2011 100,903 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 100,903 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 98,053 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear step support slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 95,784 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 95,748 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2008 94,657 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 94,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 93,026 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 90,551 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 90,539 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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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V915 EWF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312 in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 V915 EWF, 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 V915 EWF registered?

V915 EWF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V915 EWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V915 EWF shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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