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R219 EAD

1998 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

206,958 mi
Last recorded206,958 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 312188,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 EAD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 206,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 206,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 206,835 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 206,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre low pressure

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 206,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre low pressure

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 206,527 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 206,355 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 206,164 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 205,679 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 204,197 miles

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

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

advise n/s front tyre worn outer edge

advise n/s rear chassis to load vavle corroded

advise o/s n/s inner sills corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2013 204,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise hand brake cable corroded

advise n/s front tyre worn outer edge

advise n/s rear chassis to load vavle corroded

advise o/s n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 203,023 miles

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

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre slightly worn

Fail 11 Sep 2012 203,023 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 201,188 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise o/s n/s inner sills corrded

Fail 14 Apr 2011 201,161 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise o/s n/s inner sills corrded

Pass 19 May 2010 200,218 miles

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

advise front brake flexi hoses perished

advise surface corrosion on brake pipes

slight play in front ball joints

Fail 11 May 2010 200,208 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

advise front brake flexi hoses perished

advise surface corrosion on brake pipes

slight play in front ball joints

Pass 23 Apr 2009 196,637 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 22 Apr 2009 196,635 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 7 May 2008 189,958 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 183,505 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2006 175,360 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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R219 EAD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R219 EAD, 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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R219 EAD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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