1995 Mercedes-Benz 312 2.9L Diesel · N471 AWB
1995 Mercedes-Benz 312 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1995. Recorded mileage 279,912 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 312
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 279,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 2874cc
N471 AWB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/07/2023
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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N471 AWB Mileage History
- 04/01/2006271,481 mi
- 27/03/2007271,566 mi+85 mi
- 28/03/2007271,566 mi
- 08/04/2008272,135 mi+569 mi
- 20/05/2009272,481 mi+346 mi
- 10/06/2010273,375 mi+894 mi
- 10/06/2010273,375 mi
- 14/06/2011274,514 mi+1,139 mi
- 10/10/20120 mi-274,514 mi
- 04/10/20130 mi
- 03/10/2016276,619 mi+276,619 mi
- 13/10/2016276,641 mi+22 mi
- 20/10/2017276,704 mi+63 mi
- 19/11/2020279,912 mi+3,208 mi
Average of roughly 567 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N471 AWB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Mercedes-Benz 312 (N471 AWB) between January 2006 and July 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (39 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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