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P305 UAE

1997 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,303 mi
Last recorded226,303 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 312192,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 UAE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 226,303 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 207,660 miles

2x stones chips in windscreen

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside front bottom ball joints slightly worn

offside side marker light inop

rear brake back plates corroded slightly

rear tyres close to limit

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2006 193,801 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 193,801 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

adb light on dash

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front discs started to corrode

front number plate damage

n/s wing mirror damage

rear discs started to corrode

rear exhaust system started to corrode

two chips in front screen

Pass 29 Sep 2005 180,550 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 180,550 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s side marker lamps inop

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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P305 UAE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P305 UAE, 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 P305 UAE registered?

P305 UAE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P305 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P305 UAE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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