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S848 HWH

1999 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

188,008 mi
Last recorded188,008 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 312181,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 HWH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 188,008 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 186,370 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 186,370 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 178,194 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 169,028 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 168,948 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 161,772 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 161,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 146,278 miles

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER HELD WITH STRAP-REAR TAIL PIPE END MISSING

Fail 16 Mar 2009 146,272 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER HELD WITH STRAP-REAR TAIL PIPE END MISSING

Pass 5 Feb 2008 134,837 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 125,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 125,786 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 120,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake lever nearing endof travel

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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S848 HWH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S848 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 S848 HWH registered?

S848 HWH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 2 February 1999.

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