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S182 VBA

1998 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

269,519 mi
Last recorded269,519 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 310147,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS182 VBA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 269,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

GENERAL BODY CRROSION BUT NOT STRUCTURAL

Pass 28 Jan 2025 265,796 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

non structural body corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2024

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 256,831 miles

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

general corrosion to bodywork and chassis

Pass 17 Jan 2022 251,285 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 247,711 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 245,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

few holes around the side skirt of the body

Pass 29 Jan 2019 240,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded in various prescribed areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside and nearside outer body sills holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas.

Fail 23 Jan 2019 240,649 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage broken at valve (1.1.17 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded in various prescribed areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside and nearside outer body sills holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 235,086 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 228,447 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 221,819 miles

rear brake pipes greased, difficult to inspect

Fail 26 Jan 2016 221,819 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes after fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 214,555 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 214,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 207,819 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 207,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 201,477 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 201,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 193,961 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 186,206 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 186,205 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 178,780 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 178,587 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 170,528 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 160,210 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 148,175 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 137,678 miles

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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S182 VBA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S182 VBA, 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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S182 VBA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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