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R272 EPV

1998 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,461 mi
Last recorded247,461 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 312188,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 EPV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 247,461 miles

2 inner sills surface corrosion and front to rear

2 outer sills surface corrosion and front to rear

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

N/S/ O/S FRONT DOORS HAVE TAPE ON THEM

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F/ O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 236,270 miles

n/s/r inner sill body panel starting to corrode

Pass 24 Nov 2020 230,773 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 230,756 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting close to flexi brake hose mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting close to flexi brake hose mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

accelerator pedal has a modified device connected , could adversely affecting braking in emergency situation

Pass 9 Oct 2019 226,590 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 226,584 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 221,409 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 217,535 miles

Front both sides indicators slightly pale

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

Rear back plates slightly corroded

Rear disks slightly corroded

chip in screen

slight blow from centre section

Fail 6 Sep 2017 217,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed within seat mounting point (5.2.6)

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

Front both sides indicators slightly pale

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

Rear back plates slightly corroded

Rear disks slightly corroded

chip in screen

slight blow from centre section

Pass 26 Sep 2016 215,711 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 215,711 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 211,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion across braking surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S inner TRE has some play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion across braking surface (3.5.1i)

Rear Fog lamp switch has stiff operation

Pass 3 Jul 2014 208,382 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 204,881 miles

front and rear disks slightly worn

Fail 8 Apr 2013 204,608 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

front and rear disks slightly worn

Pass 28 Mar 2012 195,956 miles

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

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

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

both rear rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

both sills showing signs off corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2011 185,386 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 176,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 176,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 167,853 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 167,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 157,811 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack n/s

Fail 11 Oct 2007 157,745 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 14 Jun 2006 142,949 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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R272 EPV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R272 EPV, 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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R272 EPV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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