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KR12 BPO

2012 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,941 mi
Last recorded174,941 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 310154,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 BPO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 174,941 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 168,326 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 168,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 159,035 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 159,035 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 153,470 miles

Nearside Front lense on morror broken ok for test

Offside Front brake warning light on dash pads ok for test

Fail 16 Jun 2022 153,464 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front lense on morror broken ok for test

Offside Front brake warning light on dash pads ok for test

Pass 20 Apr 2021 147,630 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 147,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 131,316 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked but not showing white light

Pass 18 Jun 2018 122,825 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 107,896 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 89,556 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 89,505 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack inner end (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,918 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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KR12 BPO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KR12 BPO, 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 KR12 BPO registered?

KR12 BPO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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