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T2 PSM

1999 Mercedes-benz 312

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

141,701 mi
Last recorded141,701 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 312181,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 PSM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2012 141,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 135,153 miles

exhaust system corroded

handbrake cable corroding

various stone chips on windscreen

Fail 18 Mar 2011 135,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

exhaust system corroded

handbrake cable corroding

various stone chips on windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2010 128,680 miles

ALL amber side marker lamps not working

all 4 tyre sidewalls poor condition/curb damaged

stone chip on offside of windscreen

Fail 24 Mar 2010 128,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

ALL amber side marker lamps not working

all 4 tyre sidewalls poor condition/curb damaged

stone chip on offside of windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2009 122,694 miles

both wiper blade poor condition

offside of windscreen has damage

Fail 20 Mar 2009 122,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both wiper blade poor condition

offside of windscreen has damage

Pass 19 Mar 2008 115,458 miles

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

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

rear reg light insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2007 108,363 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 108,352 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 107,720 miles

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

Front indicators faded.Front anti-roll bar link bushes worn.Oil leak,nearside rear hub.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 89,541 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 98,259 miles

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

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

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

O/S front anti-roll bar clamp bush worn.Low tread on O/S front tyre.N/S rear brake binding slightly.

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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T2 PSM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 T2 PSM, 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 T2 PSM registered?

T2 PSM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 11 March 1999.

Is T2 PSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T2 PSM shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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