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S841 HWH

1999 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,374 mi
Last recorded148,374 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 312181,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS841 HWH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2010 148,374 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 104,329 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 102,108 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 173,650 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

knocking from steering rack

Fail 3 Jan 2006 173,568 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Knocking from steering rack and pinion.

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

Oil leak from engine area, suspect oil filter housing.

Slight movement both front anti-roll bar links.

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

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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S841 HWH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S841 HWH, 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 S841 HWH registered?

S841 HWH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 16 February 1999.

Is S841 HWH safe to buy?

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