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BG52 LUO

2002 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,531 mi
Last recorded180,531 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 310164,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 LUO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 180,531 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes covered in a thick protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 180,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes covered in a thick protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 156,361 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe heavily covered with protective paint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of tank - heavily covered in protective paint (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 153,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in front of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 138,535 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 138,506 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 132,347 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 121,528 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 110,893 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 98,281 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 88,091 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 75,422 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 63,907 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)

Fail 2 Dec 2006 51,551 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 51,551 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 33,265 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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BG52 LUO is a 2002 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 75%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 164,549 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG52 LUO, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG52 LUO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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