1997 Mercedes 312 2.9L Diesel · R894 SDG
1997 Mercedes 312 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 346,583 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 312
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/07/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22/07/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 346,583 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
R894 SDG Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/07/2015
- 346,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R894 SDG Mileage History
- 12/06/2006278,199 mi
- 15/06/2006278,199 mi
- 15/06/2007283,980 mi+5,781 mi
- 02/07/2007284,003 mi+23 mi
- 09/06/2008288,620 mi+4,617 mi
- 09/06/2008288,622 mi+2 mi
- 02/07/2009293,750 mi+5,128 mi
- 03/07/2009293,761 mi+11 mi
- 01/07/2010305,022 mi+11,261 mi
- 06/07/2010305,052 mi+30 mi
- 05/07/2011315,126 mi+10,074 mi
- 03/07/2012324,428 mi+9,302 mi
- 25/06/2013333,694 mi+9,266 mi
- 11/07/2014343,753 mi+10,059 mi
- 06/07/2015346,583 mi+2,830 mi
- 06/07/2015346,583 mi
Average of roughly 7,544 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
R894 SDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes 312 (R894 SDG) between June 2006 and July 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)”; “Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”.
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