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R843 OWP

1998 Mercedes-benz 312

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

298,148 mi
Last recorded298,148 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 312188,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 OWP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 298,148 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 298,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 288,621 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 276,196 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 276,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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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R843 OWP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R843 OWP, 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 R843 OWP registered?

R843 OWP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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