No, R312 AEE is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R312 AEE?

The MOT for R312 AEE is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 April 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of R312 AEE?

The recorded mileage for R312 AEE is 216,875 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R312 AEE ULEZ compliant?

No, R312 AEE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Mercedes 312 2.9L Diesel · R312 AEE

R312 AEE

1997 Mercedes 312 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 216,875 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: MERCEDES 312
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 09/04/2024
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 216,875 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 09/04/2024

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 216,875 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2874cc

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R312 AEE Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2023
216,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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R312 AEE Mileage History

04/02/2022215,441 mi
08/02/2022215,454 mi+13 mi
06/04/2023216,860 mi+1,406 mi
11/04/2023216,875 mi+15 mi

Average of roughly 1,215 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R312 AEE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 17:33

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes 312 (R312 AEE) between February 2022 and April 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 April 2023 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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: “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OS”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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