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E207 ANN

1997 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

93,919 mi
Last recorded93,919 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 312192,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE207 ANN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 93,919 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear BOTH BACK PLATES CORRODED

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TAIL PIPE ROTTON (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 93,917 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear BOTH BACK PLATES CORRODED

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TAIL PIPE ROTTON (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 93,283 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 91,796 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 91,796 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 90,340 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 90,328 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 outriggers/body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 outriggers/body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 89,226 miles

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

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

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

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

all repairs carried out and coated in black underseal

Fail 25 Mar 2021 89,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis holed around shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 84,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rubbers perished

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

Offside sill corroded

Outrigger/Body supports corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2019 84,602 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rubbers perished

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

Offside sill corroded

Outrigger/Body supports corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 83,847 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 83,813 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 82,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 82,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 80,784 miles

Nearside Rear no leak but very soft

Offside Rear no leak but very soft

Fail 21 Jan 2016 80,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear no leak but very soft

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear no leak but very soft

Pass 22 Sep 2015 80,498 miles

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear body mounting brackets corroded

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar D bush

Pass 18 Sep 2014 77,517 miles

offside rear top side light inop

Fail 18 Sep 2014 77,517 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear top side light inop

Pass 22 Aug 2013 73,439 miles

both headlight feflectors deteriorated beam patterns poor

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link bar bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,974 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 70,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,041 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 63,734 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 60,604 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 57,981 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 54,741 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 51,734 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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E207 ANN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 312 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 192,682 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 E207 ANN, 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 29 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 E207 ANN registered?

E207 ANN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is E207 ANN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E207 ANN shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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