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T12 TFL

1999 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

278,742 mi
Last recorded278,742 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 312181,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 TFL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 278,742 miles

frunt and rear dicks badley pittid and couridid

Fail 22 Feb 2011 278,742 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

frunt and rear dicks badley pittid and couridid

Pass 22 Feb 2010 275,976 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 275,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 273,242 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 273,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 270,241 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 270,241 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 266,379 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 262,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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T12 TFL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 T12 TFL, 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 T12 TFL registered?

T12 TFL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 13 July 1999.

Is T12 TFL safe to buy?

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