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YE11 YKD

2011 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,501 mi
Last recorded209,501 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz 310129,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 YKD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 209,501 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 209,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 199,215 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 199,201 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 185,429 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 172,540 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 172,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 163,238 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019

All outline marker lamps not working All (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 151,552 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 151,552 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 144,997 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 144,996 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 118,524 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 99,345 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade could be improved

Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,353 miles

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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YE11 YKD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 129,941 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 YE11 YKD, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YE11 YKD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 17 August 2011.

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