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CA59 HTZ

2009 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,973 mi
Last recorded162,973 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 310118,043 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 HTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 162,973 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 152,451 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 141,901 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 133,863 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 117,729 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 117,729 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 117,701 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 113,904 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 113,904 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,094 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 7 Jun 2016 76,512 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 76,512 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,201 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,047 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,047 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 44,391 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 44,306 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 35,031 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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CA59 HTZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 118,043 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 CA59 HTZ, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CA59 HTZ registered?

CA59 HTZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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