MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
454,476 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear doors slightly corroded
Hand brake cable starting to rub on bracket
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 312?
Based on 26,257 MOT tests across 2,825 vehicles.
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P241 HKU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312 in Yellow with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 P241 HKU, 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 P241 HKU registered?
P241 HKU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 1 March 1997.
Is P241 HKU safe to buy?
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