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UFZ 3872

2014 Mercedes-benz 312

Blue Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

228,129 mi
Last recorded228,129 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFZ 3872
MakeMercedes-benz
Model312
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 228,129 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 227,917 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 216,561 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 203,543 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play link arm inside steering rack ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shockers outer casings are corroded.

Fail 16 Apr 2024 203,513 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four are worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play link arm inside steering rack ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear shockers outer casings are corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2023 187,134 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 158,660 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 105,205 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 82,937 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 60,101 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 312?

Based on 26,257 MOT tests across 2,825 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
5,215
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,825
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,353
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,374
position lamp(s) not working 1,037
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,034
Registration plate lamp not working 1,032
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UFZ 3872 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz 312 in Blue with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 312 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UFZ 3872, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 312 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz 312 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was UFZ 3872 registered?

UFZ 3872 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz 312, first registered on 7 July 2014.

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