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W143 PTP

2000 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

388,252 mi
Last recorded388,252 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 312181,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 PTP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 388,252 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 3 Apr 2008 377,442 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 377,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 359,244 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 330,512 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 330,392 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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W143 PTP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W143 PTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W143 PTP registered?

W143 PTP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W143 PTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W143 PTP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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