1997 Mercedes-Benz 312 2.9L Diesel · R507 HAC
1997 Mercedes-Benz 312 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 23/10/1997. Recorded mileage 250,508 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 312
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 250,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2874cc
R507 HAC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2022
- 250,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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R507 HAC Mileage History
- 22/10/2021246,771 mi
- 08/11/2022250,498 mi+3,727 mi
- 10/11/2022250,508 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 3,555 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R507 HAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz 312 (R507 HAC) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 November 2022 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: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”.
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