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S443 FNH

1999 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,639 mi
Last recorded150,639 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 312181,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS443 FNH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 150,639 miles

underneath of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2015 150,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

spare tyre cradle slightly detiorated

underneath of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 145,217 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 139,199 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 133,569 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

rear lights in a bit

Fail 8 Aug 2012 133,546 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

rear lights in a bit

Pass 9 Aug 2011 126,883 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 121,662 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 120,418 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 120,053 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 117,211 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 117,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Jun 2007 112,486 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 99,021 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 99,021 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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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S443 FNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S443 FNH, 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.

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What year was S443 FNH registered?

S443 FNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S443 FNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S443 FNH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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