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EA12 UDP

2012 Mercedes-benz 310

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

253,156 mi
Last recorded253,156 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 310154,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 UDP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 253,156 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 253,156 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 247,470 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 247,450 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 226,679 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system may require adjustment

Pass 27 Jan 2020 204,650 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 182,959 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential Pinion Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 159,632 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement eye bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing damaged /corroded (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement eye bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 133,819 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 107,747 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 107,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,263 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 310?

Based on 12,640 MOT tests across 1,412 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,196
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 880
Brake pipe excessively corroded 640
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Headlamp aim too low 576
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 510
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EA12 UDP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 310 in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 154,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 310 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 880 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA12 UDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 310 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA12 UDP registered?

EA12 UDP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is EA12 UDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 UDP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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