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M55 LCR

1997 Mercedes-benz 312

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

303,293 mi
Last recorded303,293 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 312192,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 LCR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 303,293 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 302,132 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 301,471 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner /outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner /outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 300,119 miles

Front step area corroded

Offside Rear axle end seal leaking, possible brake contamination

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion to vehicle underside

inner sills corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2023 300,073 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front step area corroded

Offside Rear axle end seal leaking, possible brake contamination

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion to vehicle underside

inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 293,750 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on both inner sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on o/s rear hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake effort imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 293,196 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 292,663 miles

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various welded repairs throughout the vehicle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 286,985 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 285,187 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 283,444 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 283,444 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 282,532 miles

n/s/f mirror cracked

o/s/r axle seap

sills corroded not structural

Pass 26 Mar 2014 280,355 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 280,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 276,885 miles

sills corroded but not structural

Fail 17 Apr 2013 276,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

sills corroded but not structural

Pass 13 Apr 2012 270,549 miles

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

Nsr tyre has cracks in the sidewall no ply or cords showing

Fail 13 Apr 2012 270,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nsr tyre has cracks in the sidewall no ply or cords showing

Pass 13 Apr 2011 269,473 miles

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

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

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

oil leak offside rear

Pass 9 Apr 2010 267,916 miles

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

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

battery condition suspect

osr hub seal leaking

Fail 7 Apr 2010 267,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

battery condition suspect

osr hub seal leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2008 266,411 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 261,033 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 248,981 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 236,008 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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M55 LCR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312 in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M55 LCR, 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 M55 LCR registered?

M55 LCR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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