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OOM 900

1999 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

261,451 mi
Last recorded261,451 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 312181,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOM 900
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 261,451 miles

Corrosion to multiple places underbody

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills + arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2025 259,792 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of body and sills corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 255,983 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Underneath showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2023 253,647 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 7 Jul 2022 248,731 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 30 Jun 2021 246,250 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 245,445 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2019 243,014 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front lower radiator crossmember rotton

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 237,618 miles

Battery tray rotten

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 233,245 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Both outer sills corroded

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

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

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 228,178 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Both outer sills showing corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 228,178 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres perishing

Both outer sills showing corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 228,059 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 228,021 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 225,989 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 225,945 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 220,849 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 220,840 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 216,625 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 216,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 213,066 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 213,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 211,455 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 210,775 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 208,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 208,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 205,034 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 205,034 miles

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

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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OOM 900 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OOM 900, 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.

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OOM 900 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 9 August 1999.

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