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R34 GCL

1998 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

153,541 mi
Last recorded153,541 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 312188,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 GCL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 153,541 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 153,136 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 146,776 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 141,496 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 141,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced weld repairs not welded all the way round (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 141,060 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 138,988 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 138,988 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 138,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 129,098 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 129,069 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended 13pin effecting rear indicators (1.9.4)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 129,025 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 129,025 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 128,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 128,580 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 128,580 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 128,458 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 126,969 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 122,241 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2008 119,386 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 May 2007 113,672 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2007 113,672 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 110,228 miles

parking brake may require adjustment

steering rack has slight wear

Fail 31 May 2006 110,228 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

parking brake may require adjustment

steering rack has slight wear

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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R34 GCL 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 70.8%.

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 R34 GCL, 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 R34 GCL registered?

R34 GCL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R34 GCL safe to buy?

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