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ME06 MCC

2006 Mercedes-benz 310

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,098 mi
Last recorded89,098 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 310128,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME06 MCC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 89,098 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 88,833 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 88,833 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2023 87,580 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 87,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 85,854 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 85,854 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 85,631 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 85,107 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 85,090 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 84,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake disc s slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2018 81,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill holed and corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

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

all brake discs surface rust

Fail 14 Sep 2018 81,278 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill holed and corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all brake discs surface rust

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,174 miles

slight play front wheels

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,394 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 70,312 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear diff seal weeping

rear exhaust corroded around mounting

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,599 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 60,943 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,395 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 47,951 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 47,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,841 miles

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar bush

Fail 22 Sep 2010 42,834 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar bush

Pass 4 Aug 2009 36,818 miles

Vehicle presenred as chassis cab only

Fail 4 Aug 2009 36,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle presenred as chassis cab only

Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,891 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 36,512 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ME06 MCC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 310 in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 128,247 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 ME06 MCC, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ME06 MCC registered?

ME06 MCC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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