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K99 APS

1998 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

306,639 mi
Last recorded306,639 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 312188,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 APS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 306,639 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrsion to door skins /off side rear pannel

slight spongyness on brake application

Fail 14 Sep 2010 306,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to both front doors skin

off side rear quater pannell corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2009 296,365 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 296,358 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 275,646 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 274,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 246,899 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 246,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 218,222 miles

Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

N/S Rear axle hub seal

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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K99 APS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K99 APS, 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.

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What year was K99 APS registered?

K99 APS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is K99 APS safe to buy?

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