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R442 EJV

1998 Mercedes-benz 312

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

111,127 mi
Last recorded111,127 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 312188,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 EJV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 111,127 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

various areas of corrosion

various brake pipes started to corrod

Fail 15 Jun 2026 111,125 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

various areas of corrosion

various brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 23 Apr 2025 109,548 miles

both doorsteps and corroded outwith prescribed areas

nearside centre sill holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

Fail 23 Apr 2025 109,548 miles

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

both door steps holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

nearside centre sill holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

Fail 9 Apr 2025 109,547 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH BOX (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both door steps holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

nearside centre sill holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 5 Apr 2024 106,899 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 98,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes grease covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Camper conversion.

Nearside sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Offside parking brake efficiency only half of nearside.

Fail 4 Apr 2023 98,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower paneling near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower paneling near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes grease covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Camper conversion.

Nearside sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Offside parking brake efficiency only half of nearside.

Pass 26 Mar 2022 96,767 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 96,767 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 94,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 91,659 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes at front (2.1.5 (g) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 May 2019 91,659 miles

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

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes at front (2.1.5 (g) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 90,921 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by tow hook (6.1.B.2)

front - rear and rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 4 Apr 2018 90,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by tow hook (6.1.B.2)

front - rear and rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 14 Dec 2016 88,274 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,801 miles

Tested as motorhome with shower, sink beds etc.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 83,186 miles

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

adv motor home compleat with cooker fridge bed sink

Pass 29 Jul 2014 83,186 miles

adv motor home compleat with cooker fridge bed sink

Pass 26 Mar 2013 79,939 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 79,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

freed off handbrake linkage assembly

Pass 8 Jun 2012 79,837 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 79,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 76,726 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside and nearside front tyres showing of detieriation

offside and nearside rear tyres showing signs of detieriation

Pass 22 Apr 2009 74,693 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 72,274 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 68,946 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 64,005 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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R442 EJV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312 in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R442 EJV, 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 R442 EJV registered?

R442 EJV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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