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V97 KAN

2000 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

430,842 mi
Last recorded430,842 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 312181,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 KAN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 430,842 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

windscreen has cracks on it outside drivers viewing area

Fail 26 Jul 2012 430,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

windscreen has cracks on it outside drivers viewing area

Pass 21 Jun 2011 421,556 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2011 421,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2010 410,755 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 410,049 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 399,297 miles

near-side front flexible brake hose just servicable.

slight wear to both front lower ball joints.

windscreen just servicable.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 381,545 miles

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

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

front leaf spring weak

nearside front outer brakepad 3/4 worn

slight wear to front lower ball joints

Pass 13 Jun 2007 360,643 miles

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Fail 20 Jun 2006 339,364 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 339,364 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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V97 KAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V97 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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V97 KAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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