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S846 RCF

1999 Mercedes-benz 312

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,581 mi
Last recorded142,581 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 312181,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS846 RCF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 142,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers / outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 137,151 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 137,137 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute ns /ofs (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 136,879 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 135,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 130,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake flexi mounting worn

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 123,328 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 115,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

screen cracked bottom left

Pass 15 Mar 2016 107,790 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 104,004 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 100,288 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 94,388 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 94,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 88,498 miles

NOTE ONLY brake pedal travels more than normal

Pass 27 Oct 2010 82,256 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 82,255 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 78,756 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 70,961 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 67,087 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 61,124 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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S846 RCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S846 RCF, 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 S846 RCF registered?

S846 RCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 24 January 1999.

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