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YG11 YHF

2011 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

274,644 mi
Last recorded274,644 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz 310129,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 YHF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 274,644 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 241,709 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 241,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 215,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 332,931 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 332,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high head lamp damaged, adjuster not working. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 197,218 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 197,217 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed AGAINST SHOCK ABSORBER (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 186,969 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

passenger seat secured with ratchet strap

Fail 13 Mar 2021 186,969 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

passenger seat secured with ratchet strap

Pass 24 Mar 2020 168,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 146,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in joint to max limit please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc worn/brown as if brake been binding (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excess play in inner joint please keep checked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in joint to max limit please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lamp lens damaged (4.6.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 146,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in joint to max limit please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc worn/brown as if brake been binding (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excess play in inner joint please keep checked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in joint to max limit please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lamp lens damaged (4.6.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 129,079 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 129,079 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 113,081 miles

vehicle emissions are too clean to record a result,visually OK.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 102,541 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 88,469 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 71,397 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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YG11 YHF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YG11 YHF, 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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YG11 YHF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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