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W256 OLA

2000 Mercedes-benz 312

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

241,203 mi
Last recorded241,203 miles
Recorded on16 May 2007
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 312181,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 OLA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 May 2007 241,203 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2007 241,203 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2006
Fail 16 Feb 2006

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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W256 OLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312 in Blue 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 W256 OLA, 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

How do I check the history of W256 OLA?

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What year was W256 OLA registered?

W256 OLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W256 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W256 OLA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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