Mercedes-Benz 312
White · Diesel · 1996 · 2,874 cc
N225 KBFMOT history
N225 KBF is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 312 first used on 1 Jul 1996. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 286,993 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 286,993 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,158 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N225 KBF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 312
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 1 Jul 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
N225 KBF was last recorded at 286,993 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 286,984 miles · 11 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 1,158 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 286,993 miles
- 2024 – 285,789 miles
- 2023 – 284,917 miles
- 2022 – 284,043 miles
- 2021 – 283,020 miles
- 2020 – 282,498 miles
- 2019 – 282,308 miles
- 2017 – 277,503 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass286,993 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Brake load sensing valve stiff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
12 tests since 15 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass286,993 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 286,993 miles
- Test number
- 883121229974
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail286,984 miles (+1,195)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 286,984 miles
- Test number
- 940267771821
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass285,789 miles (+872)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 285,789 miles
- Test number
- 439406638058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass284,917 miles (+874)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 284,917 miles
- Test number
- 872331913142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass284,043 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 284,043 miles
- Test number
- 687571027557
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail284,042 miles (+1,022)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 284,042 miles
- Test number
- 397306262945
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass283,020 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 283,020 miles
- Test number
- 379339653305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail283,003 miles (+505)11 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 283,003 miles
- Test number
- 687078219219
- MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength unde wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass282,498 miles (+190)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 282,498 miles
- Test number
- 380875170313
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body is covered in under seal
Pass282,308 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 282,308 miles
- Test number
- 284279391944
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 658855735053
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass277,503 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 277,503 miles
- Test number
- 261489187417
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded inner (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded inner to offside rear lower inner (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded inner (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded inner (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about N225 KBF
- Does N225 KBF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N225 KBF is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on N225 KBF?
- The MOT on N225 KBF is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N225 KBF done?
- N225 KBF was recorded at 286,993 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 1,158 miles a year.
- Has N225 KBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N225 KBF has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on N225 KBF ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on N225 KBF find?
- N225 KBF passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.
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