MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
316,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Centre seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted.
Exhaust tail pipe corroded.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Number plate light lens missing.
Off side rear lens assembly cracked.
Rear axle off side shock absorber top bushes worn.
list as before
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 312?
Based on 26,257 MOT tests across 2,825 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R481 GCV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R481 GCV, 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 R481 GCV registered?
R481 GCV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 22 June 1998.
Is R481 GCV safe to buy?
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