1997 Mercedes-Benz 312 2.9L Diesel · P902 FBW
1997 Mercedes-Benz 312 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 28/04/1997. Recorded mileage 231,075 miles. MOT valid until 24/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 312
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,075 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
P902 FBW Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 231,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (51 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P902 FBW Mileage History
- 18/10/2005147,607 mi
- 29/06/2006159,003 mi+11,396 mi
- 04/07/2006159,003 mi
- 30/05/2007173,705 mi+14,702 mi
- 30/05/2007173,705 mi
- 20/05/2008189,916 mi+16,211 mi
- 21/05/2008189,916 mi
- 29/05/2009194,959 mi+5,043 mi
- 10/06/2009194,959 mi
- 30/03/2010199,084 mi+4,125 mi
- 07/04/2011202,904 mi+3,820 mi
- 01/03/2012206,617 mi+3,713 mi
- 03/03/2012206,619 mi+2 mi
- 19/02/2013211,328 mi+4,709 mi
- 27/02/2014217,447 mi+6,119 mi
- 01/06/2015219,259 mi+1,812 mi
- 26/06/2015219,272 mi+13 mi
- 27/07/2016219,340 mi+68 mi
- 30/07/2016219,342 mi+2 mi
- 28/07/2017220,111 mi+769 mi
- 10/07/2018224,436 mi+4,325 mi
- 18/07/2018224,444 mi+8 mi
- 12/09/2019226,195 mi+1,751 mi
- 11/09/2020228,117 mi+1,922 mi
- 01/04/2021228,150 mi+33 mi
- 27/04/2021228,155 mi+5 mi
- 27/04/2021228,156 mi+1 mi
- 09/06/2022229,258 mi+1,102 mi
- 09/06/2022229,258 mi
- 02/10/2023229,877 mi+619 mi
- 12/10/2023229,879 mi+2 mi
- 11/10/2024230,554 mi+675 mi
- 25/11/2024230,563 mi+9 mi
- 05/11/2025231,075 mi+512 mi
Average of roughly 4,163 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
P902 FBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz 312 (P902 FBW) between October 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (51 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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