Mercedes-Benz 312
White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,874 cc
P574 THGMOT history
P574 THG is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 312 first used on 1 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 54,181 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 54,181 mi
- At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,693 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P574 THG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 312
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Mar 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P574 THG was last recorded at 54,181 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 53,734 miles · 4 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 447 miles
- Average per year
- 1,693 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 54,181 miles
- 2024 – 53,734 miles
- 2023 – 49,873 miles
- 2022 – 47,598 miles
- 2021 – 45,185 miles
- 2020 – 44,669 miles
- 2019 – 43,531 miles
- 2018 – 43,049 miles
- 2017 – 41,200 miles
- 2016 – 39,967 miles
- 2015 – 39,306 miles
- 2014 – 38,278 miles
- 2013 – 37,291 miles
- 2012 – 35,302 miles
- 2011 – 32,560 miles
- 2010 – 30,813 miles
- 2009 – 27,674 miles
- 2008 – 23,740 miles
- 2007 – 23,245 miles
- 2006 – 22,086 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass54,181 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass54,181 miles (+447)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 54,181 miles
- Test number
- 538961187019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,734 miles (+3,861)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 53,734 miles
- Test number
- 927952520616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,873 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 49,873 miles
- Test number
- 321092974096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,873 miles (+2,275)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,873 miles
- Test number
- 177780454300
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass47,598 miles (+2,413)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 47,598 miles
- Test number
- 492135686457
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront chassis and crossmember areas surface corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
Pass45,185 miles (+516)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 45,185 miles
- Test number
- 442504425693
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront chassis and crossmembers corroded
Pass44,669 miles (+1,138)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 44,669 miles
- Test number
- 886778909835
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront chassis and crossmember areas corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
Pass43,531 miles (+482)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 43,531 miles
- Test number
- 416365026272
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Undersill to sill lip areas corroded
- AdvisoryFront crossmember and chassis areas corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill area corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
Pass43,049 miles (+1,849)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 43,049 miles
- Test number
- 759965415960
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower nearside & offside ball joints slight play
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber bushes deteriorated
Pass41,200 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 41,200 miles
- Test number
- 927942217292
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Nearside & offside, slight lift in both (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Nearside & offside (2.7.4)
Fail41,200 miles (+1,233)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,200 miles
- Test number
- 943293474261
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Nearside & offside (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Nearside & offside, slight lift in both (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Nearside & offside (2.7.4)
Pass39,967 miles (+661)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 39,967 miles
- Test number
- 757738836390
- AdvisorySlight lift in both front lower ball joints
Pass39,306 miles (+1,028)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 39,306 miles
- Test number
- 320648233106
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rears (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySlight lift in both front lower ball joints
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)
Pass38,278 miles (+987)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 38,278 miles
- Test number
- 925741254229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,291 miles (+1,989)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 37,291 miles
- Test number
- 817095143291
- NoteSlight play n/s/f anti roll bar link
Pass35,302 miles (+10)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 35,302 miles
- Test number
- 305813622244
- NoteRear exhaust rusty
- NoteSlight play both front anti roll bar link bushes
Fail35,292 miles (+2,732)1 dangerous2 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,292 miles
- Test number
- 355907112236
- DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- NoteFront brake pipes at clips surface rust
- NoteFront subframe at wishbone mounting points rusty
- NoteRear exhaust rusty
- NoteSlight play both front anti roll bar link bushes
Pass32,560 miles (+1,747)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 32,560 miles
- Test number
- 339465431299
- NoteBrake pipes surface rust
Pass30,813 miles (+3,139)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 30,813 miles
- Test number
- 473586740231
- NoteBrake pipes surface rust
Pass27,674 miles (+3,934)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 27,674 miles
- Test number
- 401430249247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,740 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,740 miles
- Test number
- 394548948466
- Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass23,740 miles (+495)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 23,740 miles
- Test number
- 962328348274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,245 miles (+1,159)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 23,245 miles
- Test number
- 113114617339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,086 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 22,086 miles
- Test number
- 832101596265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P574 THG
- Does P574 THG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P574 THG expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P574 THG?
- The MOT on P574 THG expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P574 THG done?
- P574 THG was recorded at 54,181 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 1,693 miles a year.
- Has P574 THG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P574 THG has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on P574 THG 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 P574 THG find?
- P574 THG passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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