1997 Mercedes-Benz 312 2.9L Diesel · P354 UKX
1997 Mercedes-Benz 312 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 73,883 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 312
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P354 UKX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 73,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P354 UKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz 312 (P354 UKX) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area and step ”; “Offside Outline marker lamp not working central marker light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (”.
P354 UKX Mileage History
- 21/11/202373,297 mi
- 30/11/202373,297 mi
- 14/02/202573,697 mi+400 mi
- 14/03/202573,713 mi+16 mi
- 02/04/202673,883 mi+170 mi
Average of roughly 248 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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