1998 Mercedes-Benz 312 2.9L Diesel · R371 AJC
1998 Mercedes-Benz 312 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 440,295 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 312
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 440,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R371 AJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2024
- 440,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R371 AJC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz 312 (R371 AJC) between September 2023 and November 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
R371 AJC Mileage History
- 15/09/2023440,105 mi
- 03/11/2023440,122 mi+17 mi
- 03/11/2023440,122 mi
- 30/10/2024440,295 mi+173 mi
- 04/11/2024440,295 mi
Average of roughly 167 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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