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BLZ 8565

1997 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,145 mi
Last recorded65,145 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 310172,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 8565
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 65,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

both sill has been welded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 63,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills/inner/outer steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills/inner/outer steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 59,373 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Both side Doors have slight corrosion but not weakened

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed coating structure, suspension components & brake/fuel pipes

Pass 23 Jul 2022 58,064 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Upper Both upper doors have slight corrosion but not seriously weakened

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed coating structure, suspension components and all pipes

Pass 17 Oct 2020 56,503 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy when pressed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis has slight corrosion

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Upper Both doors have slight corrosion but not seriously weakened

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 55,591 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy when pressed

Front Upper Both doors have slight corrosion but not seriously weakened

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (door sill)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (door sill)

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 51,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2018 51,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 49,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

brake & fuel pipes coated with under seal / grease

under trays fitted obscuring view of some under body components

Fail 6 Jul 2017 49,978 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking engine bay (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

brake & fuel pipes coated with under seal / grease

under trays fitted obscuring view of some under body components

Pass 1 Jul 2016 48,474 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion drivers door sill (6.1.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 47,389 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,607 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust mounting broken but system is secure

Full vehicle underbody has slight corrosion

NSF- indicator lens damaged but has no sharp edges and outputs correct colour

OSF- door sill slightly corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 45,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 42,744 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 39,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 14 May 2010 34,248 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 31,095 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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BLZ 8565 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 172,049 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 BLZ 8565, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BLZ 8565 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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