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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
slight play in n/s side steering rack end
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
slight play in n/s side steering rack end
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 312?
Based on 26,257 MOT tests across 2,825 vehicles.
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P256 LYA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P256 LYA, 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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P256 LYA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 25 February 1997.
Is P256 LYA safe to buy?
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