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8065 EV

1999 Mercedes-benz 312

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

99,870 mi
Last recorded99,870 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 312181,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8065 EV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 99,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 99,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 99,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 98,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 97,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,772 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 93,995 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 93,941 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 92,628 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 91,366 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,641 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 85,394 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,653 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 80,698 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,439 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 77,138 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 75,381 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 73,306 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 72,900 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 69,410 miles

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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8065 EV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 8065 EV, 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 8065 EV registered?

8065 EV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is 8065 EV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8065 EV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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