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P157 RSC

1997 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,067 mi
Last recorded108,067 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 312192,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 RSC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2007 108,067 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 108,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 104,661 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 98,940 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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P157 RSC 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 50%.

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 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 P157 RSC, 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 P157 RSC registered?

P157 RSC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P157 RSC safe to buy?

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