Official DVLA Record

1999 Mercedes-Benz 312 2.9L Diesel · V515 DNF

V515 DNF

1999 Mercedes-Benz 312 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 28/09/1999. Recorded mileage 185,526 km. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ 312
Year / Origin
1999 · Worcester
MOT Status
Valid until 09/09/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Odometer
185,526 km
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1999
Engine
2874cc

V515 DNF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
  • 185,526 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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V515 DNF Odometer History

  1. 27/07/2022178,023 km
  2. 12/08/2024178,047 mi
  3. 11/09/2024178,114 mi+67 mi
  4. 11/09/2024178,114 mi
  5. 05/09/2025185,526 km

Average of roughly 2,412 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

V515 DNF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Jul 2026, 05:01
MOT Analysis

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 July 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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