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K143 MSB

1998 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,250 mi
Last recorded158,250 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 310147,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK143 MSB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 158,250 miles

n/s/f floor corr/holed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body work rusty and taped up in places

both steps corr/holed

n/s bulkhead corr/holed

rear chassis legs and both under sills very rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2012 158,250 miles

Brake relay lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body work rusty and taped up in places

both steps corr/holed

n/s bulkhead corr/holed

n/s/f floor corr/holed

rear chassis legs and both under sills very rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2012 158,238 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both body sills corroded

both front door sills corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

o/s door mirror glass pitted and temp repair

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear chassis corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 157,313 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 157,313 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2010 148,711 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 147,034 miles

nearside front bulkhead under bonnet corroded and holed

play in nearside front stub pin

Fail 10 Jul 2009 147,034 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front bulkhead under bonnet corroded and holed

play in nearside front stub pin

Pass 20 Jun 2008 143,977 miles

slight bind from o/s/r brake

Fail 18 Jun 2008 143,977 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

slight bind from o/s/r brake

van over heat during emission test and coolant leak from lower radiator/hose area

Pass 26 Jun 2007 140,158 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 140,158 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

corrosion starting on front brake pipes

nearside front bulkhead area corroded and holed

slight play an offside front leafspring eyelet bush - slight flex in offside front leaf spring leaves

Pass 15 Jun 2006 135,829 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 135,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust loose / insecure

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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K143 MSB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 147,034 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 K143 MSB, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K143 MSB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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