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EA12 ULM

2012 Mercedes-benz 310

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,334 mi
Last recorded248,334 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 310154,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 248,334 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 248,334 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 231,023 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 214,921 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 183,603 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 157,896 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 136,775 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 136,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 114,260 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2016 114,260 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal badly leaking from steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 96,060 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 96,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

ESP light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake pad / shim fouling hub

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 ULM 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 66.7%.

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

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