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S789 JLP

1999 Mercedes-benz 312

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,686 mi
Last recorded181,686 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 312181,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 JLP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 181,686 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 162,606 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 149,024 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 136,325 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 124,742 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 124,742 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S789 JLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S789 JLP, 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 S789 JLP registered?

S789 JLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S789 JLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S789 JLP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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