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N38 TPH

1996 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,560 mi
Last recorded107,560 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 310197,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN38 TPH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 107,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner and outer wheel arches corroded.

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

Offside Front inside and outside wheel arches corroded.

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 107,551 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not returning to park position. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired operating link broken (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner and outer wheel arches corroded.

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

Offside Front inside and outside wheel arches corroded.

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 107,492 miles

Areas of vehicle underside coated in sealant

Both front wheel arch inner and outer areas corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2024 107,492 miles

Areas of vehicle underside coated in sealant

Both front wheel arch inner and outer areas corroded

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 107,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 107,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion on the underside of vehicle

hand brake lever high

Fail 17 Jan 2022 107,450 miles

Nearside Front Cab steps ring so insecure it is likely to cause injury marked in chalk (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch marked in chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion on the underside of vehicle

hand brake lever high

Pass 29 Jan 2021 107,410 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 107,383 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to both rear chassis rails above bump stop mounts

handbrake cable loose in fixings

Fail 18 Jan 2021 107,372 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

corrosion to both rear chassis rails above bump stop mounts

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Jan 2020 107,350 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Jan 2020 107,350 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2019 107,311 miles

Nearside Lower step rusty

Offside Front Lower sill rusty

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 107,216 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 107,189 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 107,054 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 107,001 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 107,001 miles

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

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

nearside center side marker not working

offside center side marker not working

Pass 17 Jan 2012 106,609 miles

o/s middle side panel light not working

Pass 8 Feb 2011 106,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper blades starting to smear screen slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2010 105,684 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 140,752 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front seat belt twisted

Fail 9 Mar 2009 104,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front seat belt twisted

Pass 31 Jan 2008 104,055 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 104,053 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2007 99,157 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s seatbelt twisted, may cause injury in the event of an accident.

Pass 8 Feb 2006 94,412 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 94,412 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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N38 TPH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 197,639 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 N38 TPH, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N38 TPH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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