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L40 BRW

2008 Mercedes-benz 310

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,033 mi
Last recorded172,033 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 310171,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 BRW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 172,033 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 167,691 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 167,691 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 162,826 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 162,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 162,263 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 159,979 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 159,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 150,616 miles

Front oil leak from engine

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear anti roll bar mountings all 4 slight play

Fail 9 Feb 2021 150,616 miles

Front oil leak from engine

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear anti roll bar mountings all 4 slight play

Fail 30 Jan 2021 150,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front oil leak from engine

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear anti roll bar mountings all 4 slight play

brake warning light on

Pass 31 Jul 2019 141,693 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

n/s repeater lens damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2019 141,668 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

n/s repeater lens damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2019 141,338 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 129,364 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking at edge of tread

Fail 11 Jul 2018 129,310 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre cracking at edge of tread

Pass 25 Jul 2017 124,373 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

n/side front brake pad wire has broken off from mounting on caliper

o/side rear light cluster is damaged no white light showing

Fail 21 Jul 2017 124,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure which has caused a bald patch (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

n/side front brake pad wire has broken off from mounting on caliper

o/side rear light cluster is damaged no white light showing

Pass 10 Dec 2016 116,858 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 105,103 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 95,189 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 95,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 86,078 miles

Oil leak

emission pass

Pass 14 Nov 2012 80,809 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 80,809 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 80,804 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 73,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 51,302 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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L40 BRW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 310 in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 171,390 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 L40 BRW, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L40 BRW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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