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S513 SEY

1999 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

252,793 mi
Last recorded252,793 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 312181,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS513 SEY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 252,793 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 250,247 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 248,355 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 248,352 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 247,541 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 247,541 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 245,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 243,159 miles

front brake pipes surface corroded

nearside rear anti roll bar bush has slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2015 239,619 miles

front brake pipes surface corrodeed

Fail 12 Feb 2014 236,558 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 236,558 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 233,861 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 229,686 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 224,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 219,087 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 214,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 208,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 207,841 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 197,041 miles

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

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

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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S513 SEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S513 SEY, 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 S513 SEY registered?

S513 SEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S513 SEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S513 SEY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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