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CA10 YKM

2010 Mercedes-benz 310

Grey Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

184,948 mi
Last recorded184,948 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz 310155,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA10 YKM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 184,948 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

brake pad light on dash

slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

under vehicle is corroded and has been repaired is several places

Pass 30 Apr 2025 175,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

bodywork damage

brake pad warning light on dash

nearside rear shocker dust cover corroded

offside wing mirror slight loose

Fail 10 Apr 2025 175,689 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step inner at suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible U bolts loose and possibly worn (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear lamp on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm on inner groove (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover corroded away

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

bodywork damaged

both front ABS sensor wiring and pad wear sensor wiring not fully secured

both front shock absorbers dust covers missing

rear ABS sensor wiring and pad wear sensor wiring bound together with cable ties

Pass 4 Oct 2023 158,037 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 158,037 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 153,829 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 148,392 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 148,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from center to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from center to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 141,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 141,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 113,328 miles

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

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

Nearside nearside cargo door has a sharp edge, caused by corrosion

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

Pass 25 May 2018 102,302 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 102,302 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 94,263 miles

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

damage on body

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,335 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leaks

Pass 5 May 2015 70,317 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust flexi has blow

slight play in o/s rack end

unable to open side door

Fail 29 Apr 2015 70,317 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust flexi has blow

slight play in o/s rack end

unable to open side door

Pass 24 Apr 2014 56,417 miles

light cracks in o/s/r tyre - inner sidewall

screw in o/s/f tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2014 56,417 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

light cracks in o/s/r tyre - inner sidewall

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,350 miles

brake pads (all round - very low)

o/s door mirror lens damaged

o/s/r tyre on legal limit on tread

screw in n/s/f tyre

slight damage to front bumper

slight oil leak on engine

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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CA10 YKM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz 310 in Grey with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 155,303 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 CA10 YKM, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CA10 YKM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 28 July 2010.

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