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W931 FON

2000 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

142,859 mi
Last recorded142,859 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 310187,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW931 FON
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 May 2019 142,859 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired loose (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

chassis rusty

exhaust rusty

o/s and n/s sill rusty /holed

o/s and n/s wipers nworn

propshaft mounting worn

Pass 14 Jun 2018 142,587 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 142,587 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front uneven brake wear

Pass 30 May 2017 131,773 miles

Body has slight corrosion body panels have some light corrosion on them (6.1.B.2)

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

underside of body has heavy under seal hard to see any corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2016 128,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexie to light load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 128,234 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexie to light load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexie to light load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 126,453 miles

Centre Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi pipe & light load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between light load valve & flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 125,512 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 125,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 119,766 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 119,766 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 114,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 114,190 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 105,697 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 105,697 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 96,508 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 87,020 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 87,020 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 75,237 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split either end of blade but not effecting view to road

Fail 20 Nov 2008 75,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split either end of blade but not effecting view to road

Pass 29 Nov 2007 68,573 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 68,550 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 68,296 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 68,296 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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W931 FON is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 187,204 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 W931 FON, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W931 FON is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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