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Y126 HBB

2001 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,474 mi
Last recorded190,474 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 310156,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 HBB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 190,474 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 190,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 181,801 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

slight play o/s/f steering rack

Fail 1 Feb 2012 181,801 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

slight play o/s/f steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2011 169,547 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 163,468 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Feb 2010 163,468 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Feb 2009 153,869 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 153,869 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 138,454 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 138,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

both side marker lamps broken insecure inop

front hand brake cable corroded

n/s/f bottom balljoint worn

n/s/f cab marker lens missing

n/s/r tyre worn low

steering rack worn

under body brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2007 120,951 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 120,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s side marker lamp insecure

n/s/f body bolt insecure

n/s/f top cab marker lamp inop

o/s/f anti roll bar bush worn

rear brake pads low

rear number plate cracked

excessive ware on prop shaft centre carrier

Pass 28 Feb 2006 105,376 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

lsv bushs worn

prop shaft centre carrie excessive ware

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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Y126 HBB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 156,979 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 Y126 HBB, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y126 HBB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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