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HY12 YNL

2012 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

300,609 mi
Last recorded300,609 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 310154,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 YNL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 300,609 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 300,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 297,160 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 297,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 294,774 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 287,653 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 16 Feb 2022 287,653 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 19 Jan 2021 260,941 miles

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 7 Feb 2020 251,111 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 214,947 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 176,222 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 10 Feb 2017 137,374 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 10 Mar 2016 100,769 miles

slight play in both steering rack arms

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 20 Mar 2015 66,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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HY12 YNL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HY12 YNL, 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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HY12 YNL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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