MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,261 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leak from section at front (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch/front strength member corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Leaf spring anchor outer skin corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/step strength member corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner arch/front strength member fibre glass product evident (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed at rear of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner/outer sill not attached at lower joining seam (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead area at pedal box/steering column area corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch/front strength member corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step/sill area corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed in areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill at rear not attached to body (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Additional braking device obviously defective Brake compensation valve lever stuck and lever arm broken (1.1.19 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arches corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak from exhaust at front of vehicle (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Step/Sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer and inner sills parted along seam, along length of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear most cross member outer section (Marked with yellow chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear most cross member outer section (Marked with yellow chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in wax product and show signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS and NS tyres perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle has sharp edges along its length likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted
Offside Vehicle has sharp edges along its length likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Brake pipes covered in grease/anti corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
chassis and underbody corrosion
front brake hose retaining clips missing but not insecure
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Sills (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)
oil leak
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside inner sill corroded but not effecting structure.
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
brake pipes and chaccis under sealed not allowing a full inspection
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure lower (2.7.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part found during the lock to lock check fouling on tyre (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
brake pipes and chaccis under sealed not allowing a full inspection
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.6)
o/s and n/s sills corroded
n/s/r tyre perished
advise exhaust to be rubber mounted
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
off side and near side front discs pitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
off side and near side front discs pitted
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L321 SAS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 187,923 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 L321 SAS, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L321 SAS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 February 1994.
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