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R367 WHE

1997 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

224,235 mi
Last recorded224,235 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 310172,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR367 WHE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 224,235 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 221,652 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 212,808 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 212,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 191,215 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 191,215 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 172,049 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 172,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 153,377 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 153,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 133,427 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 133,212 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 121,287 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 121,269 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 110,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre is perished in side wall

Fail 12 Sep 2013 110,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre is perished in side wall

Fail 5 Sep 2012 96,808 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

Pass 5 Sep 2012 96,808 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

Pass 14 Sep 2011 96,586 miles

All 4 brake discs rusty.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 96,584 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

All 4 brake discs rusty.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 96,510 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 96,140 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 96,140 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 95,484 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 95,483 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 93,183 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 93,183 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R367 WHE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R367 WHE, 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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R367 WHE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R367 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R367 WHE shows 27 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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