Official DVLA Record

1995 Mercedes-Benz 312 2.9L Diesel · N471 AWB

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/12/2022
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
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 Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)
! Older vehicle
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N471 AWB Mileage History

  1. 04/01/2006271,481 mi
  2. 27/03/2007271,566 mi+85 mi
  3. 28/03/2007271,566 mi
  4. 08/04/2008272,135 mi+569 mi
  5. 20/05/2009272,481 mi+346 mi
  6. 10/06/2010273,375 mi+894 mi
  7. 10/06/2010273,375 mi
  8. 14/06/2011274,514 mi+1,139 mi
  9. 10/10/20120 mi-274,514 mi
  10. 04/10/20130 mi
  11. 03/10/2016276,619 mi+276,619 mi
  12. 13/10/2016276,641 mi+22 mi
  13. 20/10/2017276,704 mi+63 mi
  14. 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

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 10:03
MOT Analysis

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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