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W267 VAJ

2000 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,569 mi
Last recorded222,569 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2007
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 312181,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW267 VAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2007 222,569 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 222,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 149,224 miles

rear pumper silghty split front brake discs

Pass 3 Mar 2006 149,220 miles

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

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

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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W267 VAJ 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 75%.

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 W267 VAJ, 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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What year was W267 VAJ registered?

W267 VAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W267 VAJ safe to buy?

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