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P109 XDW

1997 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,143 mi
Last recorded179,143 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 312192,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 XDW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2006 179,143 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 179,645 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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P109 XDW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P109 XDW, 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 P109 XDW registered?

P109 XDW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P109 XDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P109 XDW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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