1995 MERCEDES 3122.9L DIESEL

The most recent MOT record dates back to 7 February 2009, meaning this vehicle has held no valid test certificate for over 17 years as of June 2026. The maintenance trend cannot be classified as stable, worsening, or improving because there is no meaningful recent data. The last recorded pass at 361,209 miles carried two advisories: localised windscreen damage outside zone A and an oil leak. The preceding test on 28 January 2009 at 361,142 miles failed on seven separate items, including structural corrosion near both rear body mountings, a deteriorated front anti-roll bar mounting, a worn rear shock absorber bush, a non-functioning horn, a faulty registration plate lamp, an incorrectly coloured direction indicator, and the same windscreen damage and oil leak. That failure represents a significant cluster of defects for a heavy commercial vehicle, particularly the corrosion within 30cm of body mountings, which directly affects structural integrity under load. The mileage pattern raises immediate questions. Between 8 February 2008 at 358,524 miles and 28 January 2009 at 361,142 miles, the vehicle covered 2,618 miles in roughly 11 months. Yet the odometer then froze at 361,209 miles for the February 2009 pass and has never moved since, a full 17 years later. Either the vehicle has been standing unused since early 2009, the speedometer or odometer has failed, or the recorded mileage is no longer reliable. A 31-year-old Mercedes 312 showing zero recorded mileage change over nearly two decades is highly unusual and warrants physical verification of the drivetrain, instrument cluster, and any potential speedometer tampering or replacement. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should prioritise the structural corrosion flagged in January 2009, particularly around the rear body mountings where excessive corrosion was noted on both sides. Seventeen years of inactivity can accelerate rust in chassis rails, cross-members, and suspension mounting points, especially if the vehicle has been stored outdoors or in damp conditions. The oil leak and worn suspension bushes identified in 2009 may have worsened with age-related deterioration of seals and rubber components, even without additional mileage. Tyres, brake discs, calipers, and hydraulic lines should be examined for seizure or perishing from prolonged standing. The advisories around windscreen damage and lighting defects are minor by comparison but still require verification. Given the absence of any MOT history since 2009, a full mechanical inspection by a qualified technician is essential before any road use.