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K1 LDA

1997 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,025 mi
Last recorded87,025 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 312192,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 LDA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 87,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rusted in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lower shock absorber bracket slightly damaged

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 bulb of 7 not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame ball joint has slight play slight lift in both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front sills and inner sills rusted and holed

fuel tank straps rusted

Fail 11 Aug 2023 87,025 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber lower bracket slightly damaged

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 x bulb not working of 7 (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis very rusty in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front sills and inner sills rusted and holed

fuel tank straps very rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2021 85,663 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes worn near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both end bushes worn near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both end bushes worn near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shack absorber lower bracket slightly damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear chassis very rusty in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sills to steps very rusty and weak

wiring insulation insecure above propshaft

Fail 5 Jan 2021 85,663 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all nearside sidelamps not working when dipped beam turned on (4.2.3 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes worn near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both end bushes worn near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both end bushes worn near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shack absorber lower bracket slightly damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear chassis very rusty in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sills to steps very rusty and weak

wiring insulation insecure above propshaft

Pass 29 Jun 2019 82,735 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear handbrakes do not lock

Fail 27 Jun 2019 82,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear handbrakes do not lock

Pass 2 Jul 2018 79,581 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

knocking on steering when rocking steering wheel

Pass 3 Jul 2017 77,550 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both link end bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front wheel arch getting rusty

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear inner rusted near limit (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 75,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,471 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust tailpipe rubber broken but exhaust supported

Pass 22 May 2014 67,609 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer mounting rubber getting split

Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,738 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake travel near limit

injector spill pipes damp

slight play in steering rack offside front

Fail 1 Jun 2013 64,738 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake travel near limit

injector spill pipes damp

slight play in steering rack offside front

Pass 2 May 2012 60,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 56,369 miles

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

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

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

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

knock from power steering rack area when steering rocked

Pass 19 Jun 2010 53,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 50,382 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres slightly perished

slight play in steering column

Fail 19 May 2009 50,380 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres slightly perished

slight play in steering column

Pass 17 Jan 2008 46,169 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,760 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 43,760 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 36,552 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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K1 LDA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K1 LDA, 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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K1 LDA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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