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T159 OHN

1999 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

212,645 mi
Last recorded212,645 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 312181,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 OHN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2022 212,645 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer 1\4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 1\4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 209,902 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 203,236 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 197,140 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 190,063 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 185,931 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 180,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dampness round off side rear hub assembley

handbrake pivot tight

knock on steering

legal number plates taped over illegal plates

near side front tyre 2mm

Fail 20 May 2014 179,938 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dampness round off side rear hub assembley

handbrake pivot tight

knock on steering

legal number plates taped over illegal plates

near side front tyre 2mm

Pass 17 May 2013 174,650 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

correct type of number plates fitted at time of retest

cut to near side front tyre not exposing cords

klonk on steering

Fail 16 May 2013 174,646 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut to near side front tyre not exposing cords

klonk on steering

Pass 15 May 2012 170,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2011 165,985 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 165,980 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front inner tie rods on rack have slight play in them

Pass 19 May 2010 162,321 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 162,302 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

slightly distorted image from off side mirror

Pass 16 May 2009 159,593 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 159,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 May 2008 155,759 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 152,146 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 146,803 miles

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

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

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

dampness round no1 injector spill pipe

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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T159 OHN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T159 OHN, 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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T159 OHN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 9 August 1999.

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