1995 Mercedes 312 2.9L Diesel · M579 BBK
1995 Mercedes 312 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1995. Recorded mileage 192,213 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 312
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 2874cc
M579 BBK Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2020
- 192,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M579 BBK Mileage History
- 29/12/2005128,348 mi
- 03/01/2007139,336 mi+10,988 mi
- 03/01/2007139,336 mi
- 31/12/2007156,444 mi+17,108 mi
- 29/12/2008163,246 mi+6,802 mi
- 05/01/2010172,335 mi+9,089 mi
- 17/01/2011179,969 mi+7,634 mi
- 27/03/2012183,327 mi+3,358 mi
- 03/04/2013184,438 mi+1,111 mi
- 02/07/2014188,161 mi+3,723 mi
- 30/06/2015189,357 mi+1,196 mi
- 14/07/2016189,409 mi+52 mi
- 11/07/2017190,219 mi+810 mi
- 04/07/2018190,889 mi+670 mi
- 24/06/2019191,744 mi+855 mi
- 18/06/2020192,213 mi+469 mi
Average of roughly 4,414 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
M579 BBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Mercedes 312 (M579 BBK) between December 2005 and June 2020.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.