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P8 DMK

1999 Mercedes-benz 312

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 312181,038 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 DMK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019

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

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

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

Rear parking brake onlyjust met min effort 16% advise to brake service

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive several places advise to descale and wax oil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019
Fail 13 Jun 2019

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested due to head lamps in-op (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 282,399 miles

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

Oil leak ()

underbody very dry and scaly in places advise to wax oil

Fail 18 Apr 2018 282,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

underbody very dry and scaly in places advise to wax oil

Fail 27 Mar 2018

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

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort Parking brake (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to body and under chassis

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S sills corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 276,470 miles

play in o/s bottom ball joint

Fail 9 Feb 2017 276,470 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower outer wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower outer wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

play in o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 19 Feb 2016 264,299 miles

slight play in both bottom ball joints

Pass 19 Feb 2015 256,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 247,206 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 241,192 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 240,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 233,270 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 233,270 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 229,168 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 229,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 222,063 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 216,250 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 209,648 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jan 2007 201,427 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 191,963 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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P8 DMK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P8 DMK, 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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P8 DMK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 12 August 1999.

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