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S435 SUH

1999 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,038 mi
Last recorded155,038 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 312181,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS435 SUH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 155,038 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 153,777 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 151,715 miles

advise low emssion

Pass 2 Dec 2021 149,630 miles

low emssion

Pass 28 Nov 2020 145,710 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 145,710 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner step to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

advise low emssion no print out

Pass 31 Oct 2019 144,567 miles

advise low emssion

Pass 15 Oct 2018 143,819 miles

advise low emission no print out

Pass 19 Aug 2017 142,918 miles

advise low emission no print out

Pass 18 Aug 2016 141,386 miles

low emssoion

Pass 22 Jul 2015 139,522 miles

advise low emssion vechilce

Pass 17 Jul 2015 139,522 miles

advise low emssion vechilce

Pass 5 Jul 2014 137,028 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 135,674 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 135,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 133,475 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 132,151 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 132,151 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise o/s n/s front discs corroded

advise o/s n/s front wheel bearing play

advise oil leak

advisw low emssion vechilce

Pass 28 Jun 2010 128,809 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 126,317 miles

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

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

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

fan belt loose worn?

Pass 30 Jun 2008 123,272 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 120,084 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 120,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2006 117,202 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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S435 SUH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 181,038 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 S435 SUH, 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 27 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 S435 SUH registered?

S435 SUH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S435 SUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S435 SUH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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