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YK12 HRM

2012 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

229,822 mi
Last recorded229,822 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 310154,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 HRM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 229,822 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive the diff is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 216,280 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 216,273 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 200,262 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 198,133 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 186,141 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 172,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lens damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 154,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light Lense Damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2019 154,707 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Light Lense Damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2018 134,403 miles

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)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 129,779 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 116,587 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 102,520 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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YK12 HRM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YK12 HRM, 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 YK12 HRM registered?

YK12 HRM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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