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W809 XGD

2000 Mercedes-benz 312

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,259 mi
Last recorded161,259 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 312181,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW809 XGD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2013 161,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Both Fuel Tank Support Mounts Corroded

Corrosion through out chassis

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S Rear tyre Sidewalls perished

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

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

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

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

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

Radiator support member corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 154,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 154,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 147,577 miles

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

Corrosion to o/s foot step.

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front discs worn/pitted/scored

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake minimasof 50% just met @ 53%

Wear in steering rack

Fail 22 Sep 2011 147,552 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Front discs worn/pitted/scored

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

Corrosion to o/s foot step.

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wear in steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2010 138,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers wiper blade has a small tear

front number plate cracked

sligh play in both anti roll bar bushes

slight corrosion on both rear and nearside front metal brake pipes

slight play in both track rods

Fail 18 Sep 2010 138,721 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers wiper blade has a small tear

front number plate cracked

sligh play in both anti roll bar bushes

slight corrosion on both rear and nearside front metal brake pipes

slight play in both track rods

Pass 28 Sep 2009 128,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 116,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 103,060 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 103,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

PLAY IN FRONT DROP LINKS AND BUSHES †BOTH REAR HUB SEALS LEAKING

Pass 6 Sep 2006 88,835 miles

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

o/s inner track rod end has slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2005 74,424 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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W809 XGD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 312 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 181,192 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 W809 XGD, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 312 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W809 XGD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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