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R702 KSC

1998 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,978 mi
Last recorded237,978 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 312188,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 KSC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 237,978 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 234,557 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 231,861 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 227,973 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 226,788 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside & offside front brake discs heavily corroded on inside faces.

offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 226,788 miles

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

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

nearside & offside front brake discs heavily corroded on inside faces.

offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 224,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2009 224,211 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2008 220,679 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear plastic bumper cap missing.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 220,679 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear plastic bumper cap missing.

Pass 17 Nov 2007 217,341 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge & also as kerb damage on outside wall.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 213,895 miles

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

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

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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R702 KSC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 312 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 188,660 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 R702 KSC, 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 28 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 R702 KSC registered?

R702 KSC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is R702 KSC safe to buy?

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