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W182 OBX

2000 Mercedes-benz 312

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

507,786 mi
Last recorded507,786 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 312181,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW182 OBX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 507,786 miles

Exhaust has slight blow

Fail 7 Feb 2017 507,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has slight blow

Pass 24 Feb 2016 497,628 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 465,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wheel arches & o/s sill corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2015 468,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wheel arches & o/s sill corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 440,066 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 412,615 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

oil leak o/s rear backplate

support rail under radiator corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 383,689 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2011 358,753 miles

steering wheel worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 334,977 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 315,996 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 290,071 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 264,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 233,373 miles

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

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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W182 OBX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312 in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W182 OBX, 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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W182 OBX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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