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K777 ART

1998 Mercedes-benz 312

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

290,812 mi
Last recorded290,812 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 312188,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK777 ART
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 290,812 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 290,812 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2024 290,443 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2023 290,149 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 289,929 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 289,674 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 289,562 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 288,943 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 288,378 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 288,378 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 287,798 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 287,441 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 287,441 miles

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 281,831 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 272,270 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 146,372 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 259,386 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 257,809 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2010 257,805 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 256,568 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 256,562 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 247,903 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s/f shock absorber dust cover missing

Fail 3 Oct 2008 247,603 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s/f shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 27 Sep 2007 225,118 miles

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

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

Oil leak

gearbox cover insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2007 225,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Oil leak

gearbox cover insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2006 202,163 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 201,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear wheel hub leaking fluid

Pass 29 Sep 2005 173,065 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 173,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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K777 ART is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312 in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 312 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 188,660 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 K777 ART, 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 28 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 K777 ART registered?

K777 ART is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is K777 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for K777 ART shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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