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R313 DJS

1998 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,100 mi
Last recorded150,100 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 312188,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 DJS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 150,100 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

steering and suspension component corroded all

under vehicle corroded all

Fail 15 Oct 2025 150,100 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

steering and suspension component corroded all

under vehicle corroded all

Pass 18 Oct 2024 148,730 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 145,840 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 145,153 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 144,362 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 143,152 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 142,164 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 140,538 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 140,104 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 140,095 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 139,019 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various locations (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 137,224 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 137,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 135,793 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 131,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 131,401 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 129,629 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 129,615 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 128,108 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 128,097 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 123,746 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front brake flexi pipes starting to crack

n/s/r wheel rim slight damage ( wheel bean run loose )

Fail 6 Oct 2010 123,746 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front brake flexi pipes starting to crack

n/s/r wheel rim slight damage ( wheel bean run loose )

Pass 24 Sep 2009 144,051 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 114,049 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 104,508 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 104,501 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 96,552 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 87,685 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 87,685 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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R313 DJS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 R313 DJS, 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 R313 DJS registered?

R313 DJS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R313 DJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R313 DJS shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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