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R192 EMY

1998 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,626 mi
Last recorded182,626 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 312188,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR192 EMY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 182,626 miles
Pass 13 May 2019
Pass 14 May 2018
Fail 21 Dec 2016

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rusty underbody

Pass 5 Dec 2015 182,485 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 182,342 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 182,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 182,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 181,138 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 179,118 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 178,601 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 178,601 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 173,015 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 161,322 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 147,227 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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R192 EMY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R192 EMY, 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 R192 EMY registered?

R192 EMY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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