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S347 JNM

1999 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,690 mi
Last recorded196,690 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 312181,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS347 JNM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 196,690 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 189,695 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 185,110 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear outer side light not working

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 175,966 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 175,966 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 169,636 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 169,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

oil leak from engine on nere side front wish bon iner bushes and anti roll bar bushs

Pass 3 Mar 2006 156,456 miles

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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S347 JNM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 181,038 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 S347 JNM, 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 27 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 S347 JNM registered?

S347 JNM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S347 JNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S347 JNM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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