1999 Mercedes-Benz 312 2.9L Diesel · V515 DNF
1999 Mercedes-Benz 312 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 189,115 km. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 312
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 189,115 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V515 DNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/09/2026
- 189,115 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V515 DNF 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 1999 Mercedes-Benz 312 (V515 DNF) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing Windscreen wiper arm missing (3.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
V515 DNF Odometer History
- 12/08/2024178,047 mi
- 11/09/2024178,114 mi+67 mi
- 11/09/2024178,114 mi
- 05/09/2025185,526 km
- 18/09/2026189,115 km+3,589 km
Average of roughly 5,270 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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