Mercedes 312d Lwb (1998)
1998 Mercedes 312d Lwb
CarHunch is tracking 208 1998 Mercedes 312d Lwb vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1998 Mercedes 312D LWB is a poor MOT performer, with only 30% passing on first attempt against the UK average of 80%—a red flag for any potential buyer. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, and failures are rare (0.01 per vehicle on average), suggesting issues tend to be minor rather than safety-critical.
These vans are typically high-mileage workhorses, with a median of 230,000 miles, so assess any candidate's service history carefully and budget for wear-related repairs rather than structural faults. Before committing to one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, steering, and suspension—the MOT pass pattern suggests these older Sprinters need hands-on scrutiny even when they're technically roadworthy.
We have 208 1998 Mercedes 312d Lwb vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1998 Mercedes 312d Lwb
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Mercedes 312d Lwb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Mercedes 312d Lwb vehicles fall between 230,336 and 230,336 miles.
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