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Mercedes-Benz 312

White · Diesel · 1996 · 2,874 cc

P515 MTMMOT history

P515 MTM is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 312 first used on 5 Sept 1996. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 376,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
376,791 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P515 MTM
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
5 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P515 MTM was last recorded at 376,791 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
376,054 miles · 23 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
737 miles
Average per year
3,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 376,791 miles
  • 2020 – 376,054 miles
  • 2019 – 374,147 miles
  • 2018 – 373,031 miles
  • 2017 – 370,287 miles
  • 2016 – 364,727 miles
  • 2014 – 361,997 miles
  • 2012 – 361,329 miles
  • 2009 – 360,979 miles
  • 2008 – 354,016 miles
  • 2007 – 343,364 miles
  • 2006 – 329,527 miles
  • 2005 – 317,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass376,791 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass376,791 miles (+737)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    376,791 miles
    Test number
    490830989013
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass376,054 miles (+1,907)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    376,054 miles
    Test number
    225789366190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass374,147 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    374,147 miles
    Test number
    785174199667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass373,031 miles (+2,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    373,031 miles
    Test number
    318200093152
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r o/s/r body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass370,287 miles (+5,560)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    370,287 miles
    Test number
    605727613043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass364,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    364,727 miles
    Test number
    230336124851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail364,727 miles (+2,730)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    364,727 miles
    Test number
    232132919138
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass361,997 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    361,997 miles
    Test number
    155885194026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass361,329 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    361,329 miles
    Test number
    445555772141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass360,979 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    360,979 miles
    Test number
    783012389238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail360,645 miles (+6,629)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    360,645 miles
    Test number
    883653579202
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise bed strture poor condition

  12. Pass354,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    354,016 miles
    Test number
    720879288201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail354,016 miles (+10,652)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    354,016 miles
    Test number
    360469688286
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  14. Pass343,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    343,364 miles
    Test number
    202779787209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail343,364 miles (+13,837)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    343,364 miles
    Test number
    831809287242
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass329,527 miles (+11,792)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    329,527 miles
    Test number
    170664886244
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes covered in grease

  17. Pass317,735 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    317,735 miles
    Test number
    494365885244
    • NoteBoth front bottom ball joins slight lift †nsf metal brake starting to corrode

Questions about P515 MTM

Does P515 MTM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P515 MTM expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P515 MTM?
The MOT on P515 MTM expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P515 MTM done?
P515 MTM was recorded at 376,791 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 3,027 miles a year.
Has P515 MTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P515 MTM has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2016.
Has the mileage on P515 MTM 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 P515 MTM find?
P515 MTM passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with 9 advisories: central front upper prop shaft bearing has slight play; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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