MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
242,580 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Towbar component insecure tow ball loose (6.6.1)
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brake discs pitted
offside rear outer brake disc pitted
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs pitted
offside rear outer brake disc pitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 312?
Based on 26,257 MOT tests across 2,825 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P391 HBU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 312 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 196,859 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 P391 HBU, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 312 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P391 HBU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 5 August 1996.
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