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EK59 HCF

2009 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

363,779 mi
Last recorded363,779 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 310118,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 HCF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 363,779 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 337,137 miles

Bad engine oil leaks

N/S/R outer and inner sills damaged

marks in windscreen and damaged

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Nov 2018 337,131 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bad engine oil leaks

Both rear brake pipes at flexis corroded (strong advise) N/S/R

N/S/R brake disc back plate insecure

N/S/R outer and inner sills damaged

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

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

marks in windscreen and damaged

slight play both front wheel bearings

wiper blades poor

Pass 31 Oct 2017 323,183 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 301,432 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 301,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 276,900 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 250,505 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 203,941 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 150,377 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 150,372 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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EK59 HCF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EK59 HCF, 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 EK59 HCF registered?

EK59 HCF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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