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HNZ 338

1999 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

85,245 mi
Last recorded85,245 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 312181,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNZ 338
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 85,245 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 84,229 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 82,409 miles

lower windscreen cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2022 80,767 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 79,363 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 78,756 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 78,647 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight lift in both front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 2 Oct 2018 77,891 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

lower windscreen cracked

slight lift in both front lower suspension ball joints

wiper blades split

Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,278 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 74,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight lift in both bottom front suspension ball joints

Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,539 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,705 miles

windscreen cracked along bottom of screen outside swept area

Pass 1 Oct 2013 68,367 miles

windscreen cracked along bottom of screen outside swept area

Pass 19 Sep 2012 65,937 miles

windscreen cracked along bottom of screen outside swept area

Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,625 miles

windscreen cracked along bottom of screen outside swept area

Pass 1 Oct 2010 62,435 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,024 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 56,100 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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HNZ 338 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HNZ 338, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HNZ 338 registered?

HNZ 338 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is HNZ 338 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNZ 338 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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