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P15 RTS

1997 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

369,251 mi
Last recorded369,251 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 312192,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 RTS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 369,251 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 352,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2018 352,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2017 335,012 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

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

glow plug warning light on

Fail 3 May 2017 337,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

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

glow plug warning light on

Pass 26 Apr 2016 319,211 miles

both rear anti roll D bushes have slight play

front cross member slightly

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

nearside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

offside front chassis rail slightly corroded

various spots on chassis rail heavily under sealed

Fail 25 Apr 2016 319,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

both rear anti roll D bushes have slight play

front cross member slightly

nearside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

offside front chassis rail slightly corroded

various spots on chassis rail heavily under sealed

Pass 22 Apr 2015 314,578 miles

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

light surface rust rear chassis

Pass 16 Apr 2014 313,571 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 311,986 miles

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

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

chassis and under side are surface rusted

Pass 16 Apr 2012 310,468 miles

chassis rails have surface rust o/s and n/s outer.

front brake discs have rust bands around inner faces.

n/s front headlight adjusters not working.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 304,845 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 304,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

chassis rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2008 302,294 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 298,833 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 296,781 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 296,781 miles

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

Service 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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P15 RTS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P15 RTS, 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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P15 RTS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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