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Mercedes-Benz 312

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T745 ELUMOT history

T745 ELU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz 312 first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 298,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2025
Mileage
298,624 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T745 ELU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
312
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T745 ELU was last recorded at 298,624 miles on 22 Jul 2024, 5,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
293,356 miles · 31 May 2023
Between the last two tests
5,268 miles
Average per year
5,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 298,624 miles
  • 2023 – 293,356 miles
  • 2022 – 291,965 miles
  • 2020 – 284,463 miles
  • 2018 – 284,099 miles
  • 2017 – 281,527 miles
  • 2016 – 274,294 miles
  • 2015 – 267,446 miles
  • 2014 – 260,023 miles
  • 2013 – 254,400 miles
  • 2012 – 249,019 miles
  • 2011 – 239,565 miles
  • 2010 – 239,205 miles
  • 2009 – 239,134 miles
  • 2008 – 232,539 miles
  • 2007 – 221,463 miles
  • 2006 – 209,556 miles
  • 2005 – 193,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass298,624 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake load sensing valve stiff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slightly cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle/hub oil seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside sliding door corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front drivers door corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass298,624 miles (+5,268)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    298,624 miles
    Test number
    352266796824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass293,356 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    293,356 miles
    Test number
    641090597144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass291,965 miles (+7,502)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    291,965 miles
    Test number
    869402492868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass284,463 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    284,463 miles
    Test number
    341777321731
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle/hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sliding door corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers door corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sills

  5. Fail284,463 miles (+364)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,463 miles
    Test number
    237492546473
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle/hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sliding door corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers door corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sills

  6. Pass284,099 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    284,099 miles
    Test number
    643336737400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub seal leaking

  7. Fail284,099 miles (+2,572)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,099 miles
    Test number
    448598832274
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub seal leaking

  8. Pass281,527 miles (+7,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    281,527 miles
    Test number
    959452598446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush link (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass274,294 miles (+24)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    274,294 miles
    Test number
    517707354380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub sill leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOuter sills rusting
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Fail274,270 miles (+6,824)7 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,270 miles
    Test number
    586769158128
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub sill leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOuter sills rusting
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Pass267,446 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    267,446 miles
    Test number
    297948135400
    • NoteSteel brake pipes slightly corroded

  12. Fail267,446 miles (+7,423)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,446 miles
    Test number
    747598035112
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteSteel brake pipes slightly corroded

  13. Fail260,023 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,023 miles
    Test number
    229913264169
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass260,023 miles (+5,623)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    260,023 miles
    Test number
    656173064190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail254,400 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,400 miles
    Test number
    127881823200
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass254,400 miles (+5,381)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    254,400 miles
    Test number
    917721423200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass249,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    249,019 miles
    Test number
    836624012299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail249,019 miles (+9,454)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,019 miles
    Test number
    997493312289
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass239,565 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    239,565 miles
    Test number
    267526861205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass239,205 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    239,205 miles
    Test number
    823590400115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail239,197 miles (+63)7 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,197 miles
    Test number
    221351090005
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear hub seal leaking

  22. Pass239,134 miles (+6,595)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    239,134 miles
    Test number
    312247269479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass232,539 miles (+11,076)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    232,539 miles
    Test number
    952176738178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass221,463 miles (+11,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    221,463 miles
    Test number
    763156737197
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass209,556 miles (+16,012)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    209,556 miles
    Test number
    824727136165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass193,544 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2006
    Odometer
    193,544 miles
    Test number
    613023035137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail193,182 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,182 miles
    Test number
    241206725120
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T745 ELU

Does T745 ELU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T745 ELU expired on 21 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T745 ELU?
The MOT on T745 ELU expired on 21 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T745 ELU done?
T745 ELU was recorded at 298,624 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2024, an average of 5,488 miles a year.
Has T745 ELU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T745 ELU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T745 ELU 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 T745 ELU find?
T745 ELU passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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