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R37 HAE

1998 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

226,562 mi
Last recorded226,562 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 312188,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 HAE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 226,562 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 209,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

advise attention to pas belt worn

advise attention to security of ns mirror arm

advise nsr backplate corroded

advise nsr hub seal leaking

Fail 7 Nov 2007 209,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

advise attention to pas belt worn

advise attention to security of ns mirror arm

advise nsr backplate corroded

advise nsr hub seal leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2006 192,965 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 192,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 171,593 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 171,407 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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R37 HAE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R37 HAE, 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 R37 HAE registered?

R37 HAE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R37 HAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R37 HAE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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