1997 Mercedes-Benz 312 2.9L Diesel · R758 GNW
1997 Mercedes-Benz 312 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 179,933 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 312
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,933 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R758 GNW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2022
- 179,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R758 GNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz 312 (R758 GNW) between August 2005 and May 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2022 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 (27 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Central Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Pivot seized. (1.1.6 (d))”; “Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmem”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
R758 GNW Mileage History
- 02/08/2005131,508 mi
- 15/07/200613,664 mi-117,844 mi
- 07/07/2007144,879 mi+131,215 mi
- 30/07/2008151,706 mi+6,827 mi
- 18/07/2009153,799 mi+2,093 mi
- 10/07/2010156,940 mi+3,141 mi
- 11/06/2011159,628 mi+2,688 mi
- 05/06/2012160,672 mi+1,044 mi
- 01/06/2013161,289 mi+617 mi
- 10/07/2014164,009 mi+2,720 mi
- 16/07/2014164,009 mi
- 15/07/2015172,155 mi+8,146 mi
- 24/07/2015172,273 mi+118 mi
- 15/07/2016175,609 mi+3,336 mi
- 01/08/2017176,459 mi+850 mi
- 15/08/2018177,756 mi+1,297 mi
- 20/08/2019179,388 mi+1,632 mi
- 13/04/2022179,716 mi+328 mi
- 13/05/2022179,933 mi+217 mi
Average of roughly 2,886 miles per year across 19 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: Poor
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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