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EA12 ULK

2012 Mercedes-benz 310

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,131 mi
Last recorded185,131 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 310154,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 185,131 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 166,938 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 143,964 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 143,964 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 117,188 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 117,188 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,342 miles

front bumper (n/s/f)loose

n/s headlamp surround loose

Fail 29 Jul 2015 94,342 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front bumper (n/s/f)loose

n/s headlamp surround loose

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 ULK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 310 in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ULK, 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 ULK registered?

EA12 ULK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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