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W479 PKV

2000 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

258,352 mi
Last recorded258,352 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 312181,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 PKV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 258,352 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 258,352 miles

Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel (3.2.1c)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brakes n/s oil soaked

Pass 28 May 2011 202,674 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 May 2011 202,674 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2007 173,303 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 173,303 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 132,778 miles

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

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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W479 PKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W479 PKV, 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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W479 PKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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