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R369 JNV

1998 Mercedes-benz 312

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,514 mi
Last recorded164,514 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 312188,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 JNV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 164,514 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 164,140 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f sills corroded not within a prescribed area

n/s/r and o/s/r slam panel excessivly corroded not within a prescribed area

slight corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f chassis sections not within a prescribed area

Fail 29 Jul 2022 163,874 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose track rod end nut loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f and o/s/f sills corroded not within a prescribed area

n/s/r and o/s/r slam panel excessivly corroded not within a prescribed area

slight corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f chassis sections not within a prescribed area

Pass 2 Aug 2021 163,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chassis leg corroded outside of prescribed area

Nearside Front side marker inoperative

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis adjacent bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Nearside inner, outer sills & steps corroded outside of prescribed areas

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis leg corroded outside of prescribed area

Offside Front side marker inoperative

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis adjacent bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner, outer sills & steps corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 15 Jul 2021 163,137 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front chassis leg corroded outside of prescribed area

Nearside Front side marker inoperative

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis adjacent bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Nearside inner, outer sills & step areas corroded outside of prescribed areas

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis leg corroded outside of prescribed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis adjacent bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner, outer sills & step areas corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 22 Jun 2020 162,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 162,027 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 161,468 miles

general underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2018 161,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front mounting inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side marker lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 161,078 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front mounting inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side marker lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 159,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front marker light inoperative

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 159,589 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

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

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

Offside Front marker light inoperative

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 157,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded (holed) outside of prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front front marker lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 157,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded (holed) outside of prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front front marker lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 155,428 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s & o/s outer sills

o/s/f marker light not working

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2015 155,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

corrosion to n/s & o/s outer sills

o/s/f marker light not working

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2014 154,237 miles

all front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

o/s/r brake slightly grabbing

Pass 10 May 2012 154,204 miles

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

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 5 May 2011 153,454 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 151,905 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 148,426 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

n/s/r shock absorber corroded

Fail 6 May 2009 148,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

n/s/r shock absorber corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 7 May 2008 146,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 144,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 13,885 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 138,825 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside 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)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside side marker lamps not working

Fail 7 Jun 2005 134,694 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front indicator lens cracked

signs of dampness around brake compensator

slight movement from front anti-roll bar bushes

slight movement from nearside front anti-roll bar link arm bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2005 134,694 miles

offside front indicator lens cracked

signs of dampness around brake compensator

slight movement from front anti-roll bar bushes

slight movement from nearside front anti-roll bar link arm bushes

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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R369 JNV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312 in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R369 JNV, 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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R369 JNV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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