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S54 GRR

1999 Mercedes-benz 312

Yellow Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

806,389 mi
Last recorded806,389 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 312181,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 GRR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 806,389 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 782,287 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush O/S LINK ARM BUSH TOP AND BOTTOM (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 747,055 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 723,024 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 691,728 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 652,894 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 615,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 565,550 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 565,547 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 565,470 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Chassis slightly corroded

Drivers seat in poor condition

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Slight play N/S of steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2009 523,720 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 523,713 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 523,713 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Side light tell tail not working

Pass 25 Sep 2008 480,494 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 linkage 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)

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

offside mirrow cracked but not affting rear veiw

Fail 25 Sep 2008 480,480 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 linkage 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)

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

offside mirrow cracked but not affting rear veiw

Pass 26 Sep 2007 439,983 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 393,365 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 393,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 336,313 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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S54 GRR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 in Yellow with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S54 GRR, 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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S54 GRR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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