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T215 MAB

1999 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

270,764 mi
Last recorded270,764 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 312181,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT215 MAB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 270,764 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn, advise

front wipers smear, advise

Pass 5 Nov 2009 260,140 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 260,140 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 257,108 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 257,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2007 230,026 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

PROPSHAFT HAS BOLT MISSING FROM REAR

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2007 230,026 miles

PROPSHAFT HAS BOLT MISSING FROM REAR

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 207,379 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2006 207,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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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T215 MAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T215 MAB, 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 T215 MAB registered?

T215 MAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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