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L575 SAC

1993 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

173,731 mi
Last recorded173,731 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 310181,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL575 SAC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 173,731 miles

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

Cab in poor conditoin

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 173,721 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge insecure lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Cab in poor conditoin

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 173,661 miles

Both chassis legs heaverley corroded

Cab in poor condition

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both inner wheel arches in poor condition.

both rear tyres perished

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2018 173,651 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both chassis legs heaverley corroded

Cab in poor condition

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both inner wheel arches in poor condition.

both rear tyres perished

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2017 172,299 miles

Front handbrake cable rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre tread and sidewalls cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle cab and chassis, in generally rusty condition

Fail 30 Jun 2017 172,288 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead area above, and behind servo in footwell (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheelarch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front handbrake cable rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre tread and sidewalls cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle cab and chassis, in generally rusty condition

Pass 27 Jun 2016 172,170 miles

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

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

cab of vehicle corroded in several places but outside prescribed areas

exhaust rubber split but exhaust is still supported

tyres perishing quite badly

Pass 6 Jul 2015 171,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside & nearside front sills/steps coroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 23 Jun 2015 171,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside & nearside front sills/steps coroded but outside prescribed areas

offside front scuttle coroded but not concidered structual

Pass 11 Jul 2014 171,338 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequatly supported

offside & nearside of cab coroded but outside prescribed areas

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

vehicle cab in poor condition several corosion holes but not within prescribed areas

Fail 27 Jun 2014 171,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequatly supported

offside & nearside of cab coroded but outside prescribed areas

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

vehicle cab in poor condition several corosion holes but not within prescribed areas

Pass 15 Jul 2013 170,036 miles

Both front shock absorber, have slightly reduced damping effect.

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Cab in poor condition

Front pads difficult to see

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Neaside rear tyre has cuts to outer sidewall.

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front step corroded but not prescribed area.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 170,003 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front shock absorber, have slightly reduced damping effect.

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Cab in poor condition

Front pads difficult to see

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Neaside rear tyre has cuts to outer sidewall.

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front step corroded but not prescribed area.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 169,383 miles

Cab in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts to sidewalls but no cords exposed

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside step coroded but not prescribed

Fail 16 Jul 2012 169,345 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Cab in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts to sidewalls but no cords exposed

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside step coroded but not prescribed

Pass 18 Jul 2011 148,748 miles

Front of cab rusty, but not in prescribed area

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

Nearside rearbrake binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 15 Jul 2011 168,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front of cab rusty, but not in prescribed area

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

Nearside rearbrake binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 28 Jul 2010 167,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 16 Jul 2010 166,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 164,513 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2009 164,501 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2008 162,697 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 162,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 160,367 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bodywork around windscreen corroded but not prescibed area.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 157,330 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 157,322 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 152,857 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 152,819 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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L575 SAC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 181,906 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 L575 SAC, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L575 SAC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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