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W116 LBB

2000 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,023 mi
Last recorded108,023 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 312181,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 LBB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 108,023 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 108,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked but can be read

Pass 11 May 2006 95,271 miles
Fail 11 May 2006

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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W116 LBB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W116 LBB, 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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W116 LBB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 2 May 2000.

Is W116 LBB safe to buy?

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