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T983 THT

1999 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

203,733 mi
Last recorded203,733 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 310188,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT983 THT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 203,733 miles

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

Clutch padel anti slip pad worn

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

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

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

Nearside sliding door in poor condition

Nearside steering rock has slightl free play

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

Offside front door in poor condition

Offside mirror glass in poor condition

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Feb 2011 203,727 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Clutch padel anti slip pad worn

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

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

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

Nearside sliding door in poor condition

Nearside steering rock has slightl free play

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

Offside front door in poor condition

Offside mirror glass in poor condition

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jan 2010 189,847 miles

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE WINDSREEN BUT NOT IN A PRESRIBED AREA

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT WEAR INFRONT AND REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

Fail 14 Jan 2010 189,827 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE WINDSREEN BUT NOT IN A PRESRIBED AREA

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SLIGHT WEAR INFRONT AND REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 177,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 177,809 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 162,130 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 162,128 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 156,777 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 156,777 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 17 Jan 2006 148,929 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 148,929 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front flexi brake hoses perished

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/r tyre 3mm

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in rack end joints

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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T983 THT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 188,838 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 T983 THT, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T983 THT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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