1996 Mercedes-Benz 312 2.9L Diesel · P570 HND
1996 Mercedes-Benz 312 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 353,651 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 312
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 353,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P570 HND Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2022
- 353,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P570 HND 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 1996 Mercedes-Benz 312 (P570 HND) between July 2006 and May 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 (3.7.B.7)”; “Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
P570 HND Mileage History
- 10/07/2006304,053 mi
- 11/07/2006304,057 mi+4 mi
- 14/08/2007340,156 mi+36,099 mi
- 15/08/2007340,159 mi+3 mi
- 09/08/2008366,378 mi+26,219 mi
- 11/08/2008366,378 mi
- 04/08/2009285,881 mi-80,497 mi
- 07/08/2009285,881 mi
- 23/07/2010306,280 mi+20,399 mi
- 14/04/2012330,587 mi+24,307 mi
- 14/04/2012330,587 mi
- 03/04/2013344,824 mi+14,237 mi
- 20/03/2014347,267 mi+2,443 mi
- 26/03/2014347,288 mi+21 mi
- 21/04/2015350,720 mi+3,432 mi
- 30/04/2015350,720 mi
- 06/05/2016352,418 mi+1,698 mi
- 18/05/2017352,666 mi+248 mi
- 17/05/2019353,103 mi+437 mi
- 28/04/2021353,338 mi+235 mi
- 09/05/2022353,651 mi+313 mi
Average of roughly 3,133 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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