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W234 NAK

2000 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

242,231 mi
Last recorded242,231 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 312181,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 NAK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 242,231 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 239,662 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 239,634 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 239,297 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 238,732 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 238,732 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rack end worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 267,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 233,108 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 233,103 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 232,432 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 230,468 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s handbrake cable baacket insecure.

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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W234 NAK 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 72.7%.

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 W234 NAK, 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 W234 NAK registered?

W234 NAK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W234 NAK safe to buy?

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