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W46 LBB

2000 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,045 mi
Last recorded121,045 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 312181,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 LBB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 121,045 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 182,864 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 171,534 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 166,884 miles

front arb bushes slightly worn

Fail 31 Mar 2011 166,884 miles

Outer Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front arb bushes slightly worn

Pass 13 Apr 2010 158,418 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

small chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2009
Pass 22 Apr 2008 139,749 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 130,677 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 120,038 miles

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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W46 LBB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W46 LBB, 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 W46 LBB registered?

W46 LBB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W46 LBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W46 LBB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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