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EA12 UGR

2012 Mercedes-benz 310

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,075 mi
Last recorded183,075 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 310154,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 183,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 182,835 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body panel damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s and o/s both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 183,830 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body panel damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 173,368 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 166,589 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 162,789 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 157,880 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 150,761 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 125,820 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 106,131 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 85,824 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,142 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,713 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 43,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 UGR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 310 in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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