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EA12 UEN

2012 Mercedes-benz 310

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

167,720 mi
Last recorded167,720 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 310154,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 167,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 141,477 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 128,817 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 122,055 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 113,129 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 104,279 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 94,697 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 79,695 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 66,853 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jul 2018 66,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,044 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 42,797 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 31,398 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 UEN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 310 in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UEN, 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.

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What year was EA12 UEN registered?

EA12 UEN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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The MOT history for EA12 UEN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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