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G4 GOC

1997 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,858 mi
Last recorded82,858 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 312192,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 GOC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 82,858 miles

Centre exhaust section cracked.

Front anti roll bar links worn.

Front registration plate cracked.

Nearside mirror damaged.

Nearside rear bumper end cap missing.

Offside rear reflector slightly damaged.

Pass 28 Oct 2007 168,958 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 290,623 miles

rear service brake slight bind

slight chip in screen

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

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

rear floor boarded over

rear nearside light cluster slight damage

rear offside tyre on wear bars

slight leak power steering resevoir area

Fail 7 Feb 2006 290,244 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

rear floor boarded over

rear nearside light cluster slight damage

rear offside tyre on wearbars

slight chip in screen

slight leak power steering resevior area

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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G4 GOC is a 1997 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 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 G4 GOC, 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 G4 GOC registered?

G4 GOC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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