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DIG 3743

1997 Mercedes-benz 312

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

444,185 mi
Last recorded444,185 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 312192,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 3743
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 444,185 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 431,341 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 431,341 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 411,429 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 398,644 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 373,664 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 373,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

n/s & o/s sidemarker lights not working

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

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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DIG 3743 is a 1997 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 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 312 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 192,682 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 DIG 3743, 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 29 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 DIG 3743 registered?

DIG 3743 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is DIG 3743 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 3743 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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