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R24 YOE

1998 Mercedes-benz 312

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

390,362 mi
Last recorded390,362 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 312188,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 YOE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 390,362 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 390,361 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 390,264 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 343,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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R24 YOE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R24 YOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R24 YOE registered?

R24 YOE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is R24 YOE safe to buy?

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