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M777 ATK

1999 Mercedes-benz 312

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,832 mi
Last recorded154,832 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 312181,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 ATK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 154,832 miles

centre and rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake back plates corroded and deteriated

Fail 9 Jul 2009 154,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

centre and rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake back plates corroded and deteriated

Pass 24 Sep 2008 150,348 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 150,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 140,170 miles

Nearside rear brake disc dirt shield corroded.

Fail 20 Aug 2007 140,151 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear brake disc dirt shield corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 124,997 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked slightly, just starting to deteriate slightly

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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M777 ATK is a 1999 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 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 181,038 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 M777 ATK, 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 27 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 M777 ATK registered?

M777 ATK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is M777 ATK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M777 ATK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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