1997 Mercedes-Benz 312 2.9L Diesel · R312 AEE
1997 Mercedes-Benz 312 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 216,875 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 312
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R312 AEE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2023
- 216,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R312 AEE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz 312 (R312 AEE) between February 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OS”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
R312 AEE Mileage History
- 04/02/2022215,441 mi
- 08/02/2022215,454 mi+13 mi
- 06/04/2023216,860 mi+1,406 mi
- 11/04/2023216,875 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 1,215 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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