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T238 LBF

1999 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,468 mi
Last recorded145,468 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 312181,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT238 LBF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 145,468 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear huib seal leaking

brake pipe corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2019 145,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear huib seal leaking

brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 139,525 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 138,209 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 136,319 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 136,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure lamp unit (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 135,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear hub seal leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 135,626 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement park brake linkage/adjuster (3.5.1k)

Horn control insecure horn stays on when operated (1.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear hub seal leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 134,874 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 134,074 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering slightly noisey on operation

Fail 24 Jul 2013 134,068 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering slightly noisey on operation

Pass 20 Apr 2012 131,752 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 130,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Rear body nearside front mount to chassis broke

Fail 6 Apr 2011 130,885 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear body nearside front mount to chassis broke

Pass 30 Apr 2010 130,184 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 129,215 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 129,212 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 127,859 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 124,166 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 124,164 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 120,894 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 120,891 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear foot brakes aplication only just inside limit when applied together.

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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T238 LBF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T238 LBF, 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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T238 LBF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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