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R465 PRD

1998 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,852 mi
Last recorded46,852 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 312188,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 PRD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 46,852 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2025 46,852 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outline marker lamp not working side (both) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2023 40,615 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 32,656 miles

Rear Exhaust extention corrosion slight leak of gases

Pass 7 Sep 2021 32,129 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases elbow (6.1.2 (a))

light underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2020 30,678 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 27,829 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 26,588 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,994 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 25,065 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,883 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,158 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 21,987 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 21,987 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,457 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,287 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 19,828 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,622 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 17,615 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 17,319 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 16,423 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 15,345 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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R465 PRD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R465 PRD, 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 R465 PRD registered?

R465 PRD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R465 PRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R465 PRD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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