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W317 ULK

2000 Mercedes-benz 312

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,377 mi
Last recorded187,377 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 312181,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 ULK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 187,377 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 170,820 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 156,434 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 139,892 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 121,450 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 100,583 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 100,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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W317 ULK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312 in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 W317 ULK, 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 W317 ULK?

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What year was W317 ULK registered?

W317 ULK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W317 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W317 ULK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W317 ULK have outstanding finance?

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