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E4 CHX

1997 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,335 mi
Last recorded165,335 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 312192,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 CHX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 165,335 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 165,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 153,637 miles

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

rear discs pitted

slight body corrosion on sills

slight interaction on near side rear lights

strong advise exhaust corroded and blowing

Fail 24 Jan 2018 153,637 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

rear discs pitted

slight interaction on near side rear lights

strong advise exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 10 Mar 2017 145,061 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front floorings/jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 138,255 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 127,785 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 127,759 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 122,784 miles

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

offside and nearside center side markers not working

slight corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 12 Aug 2010 122,735 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 116,456 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 106,033 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 105,830 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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E4 CHX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E4 CHX, 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 E4 CHX registered?

E4 CHX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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