1997 Mercedes 312 2.9L Diesel · R453 CKG
1997 Mercedes 312 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 222,827 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2013.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 312
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Apr 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R453 CKG Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2012
- 222,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R453 CKG Mileage History
- 13/01/2006169,111 mi
- 16/01/2006169,111 mi
- 18/01/2007182,054 mi+12,943 mi
- 18/01/2007182,054 mi
- 14/01/2008187,492 mi+5,438 mi
- 14/01/2008187,492 mi
- 12/01/2009192,430 mi+4,938 mi
- 12/01/2009192,431 mi+1 mi
- 13/01/2010199,119 mi+6,688 mi
- 02/02/2010199,131 mi+12 mi
- 21/01/2011211,001 mi+11,870 mi
- 03/04/2012222,665 mi+11,664 mi
- 14/04/2012222,827 mi+162 mi
Average of roughly 8,594 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
R453 CKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes 312 (R453 CKG) between January 2006 and April 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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)”; “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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