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LLZ 7577

1996 Mercedes-benz 312

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 312196,859 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLZ 7577
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021
Fail 20 Jul 2021

Central Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 305,236 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 305,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to rear shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 303,225 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 302,109 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 302,109 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe badly corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 300,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 300,222 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 293,427 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 293,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 287,090 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 284,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 284,385 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 279,121 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 279,117 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 275,063 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 271,342 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 271,338 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2008 263,595 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 263,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT LEAKAGE OF EXHAUST GASES FROM REAR TAIL PIPE.

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT.

Pass 8 Sep 2007 254,257 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 242,193 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 242,085 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

exhaust clamp loose on rear pipe (not insecure)

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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LLZ 7577 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 312 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 196,859 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 LLZ 7577, 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 30 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 LLZ 7577 registered?

LLZ 7577 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is LLZ 7577 safe to buy?

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