1997 Mercedes 612D 2.9L Diesel · R124 BUB
1997 Mercedes 612D (2.9L, diesel). First registered 24/08/1997. Recorded mileage 157,094 km. MOT valid until 21/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 612D
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 157,094 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2874cc
R124 BUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 157,094 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R124 BUB Odometer History
- 14/09/2023152,915 km
- 02/09/2024153,834 km+919 km
- 16/09/2025155,228 km+1,394 km
- 23/09/2025155,325 km+97 km
- 03/09/2026157,094 km+1,769 km
Average of roughly 1,407 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R124 BUB 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 612D (R124 BUB) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 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 (13 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure under run bar mounts corroded repaired with mesh not secure (6.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Offside Rear Body has an unsafe modification outer wheel arch missing and body corroded sharp edges protruding (6.2.1 (d”; “Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification outer wheel arch missing and body corroded sharp edges present (6.2.1 (d) ”.
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