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HJZ 9190

1997 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

671,868 mi
Last recorded671,868 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 312192,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJZ 9190
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2007 671,868 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 671,868 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 26 May 2006 175,137 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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HJZ 9190 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJZ 9190, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJZ 9190 registered?

HJZ 9190 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is HJZ 9190 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJZ 9190 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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