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S294 UHK

1998 Mercedes-benz 310

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,998 mi
Last recorded112,998 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 310147,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS294 UHK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 112,998 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 112,998 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 105,307 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 105,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

advise small stone chip ino/s/f headlamp glass advise o/s/r outer sillbeen patched old repair

Pass 15 Sep 2011 96,212 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 96,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust held on by a jubilee clip, but is secure

Pass 26 Aug 2010 92,797 miles

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

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

cut in tread o/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2009 90,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 88,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front headlamp lens holed but not affecting beam pattern

Offside rear hub oils seal leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2008 88,129 miles

Offside front headlamp lens holed but not affecting beam pattern

Offside rear hub oils seal leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2007 83,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Aug 2007 83,933 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 83,933 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 81,163 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

pedal rubbers worn slightly

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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S294 UHK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 310 in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S294 UHK, 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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What year was S294 UHK registered?

S294 UHK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S294 UHK safe to buy?

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