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P323 DVO

1997 Mercedes-benz 312

Yellow Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

772,323 mi
Last recorded772,323 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 312192,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP323 DVO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 772,323 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S REAR INNER SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S AND N/S FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 757,291 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 749,711 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 728,609 miles

Nearside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 700,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 657,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 657,449 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 636,905 miles

osr brake binding

pas rack damp

rear diff oil leak

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front flexi pipes cracked all over

brake pipes corroded

front and rear discs lipped and corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 617,423 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2009 617,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 596,103 miles

offside front ,offside rear and nearside rear tyres out of shape

Fail 7 Nov 2008 596,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front ,offside rear and nearside rear tyres out of shape

Pass 4 May 2007 521,644 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 521,609 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 447,551 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 447,502 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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P323 DVO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312 in Yellow with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P323 DVO, 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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P323 DVO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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