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S8 TOY

1998 Mercedes-benz 310

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,279 mi
Last recorded81,279 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 310147,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 TOY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 81,279 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 80,875 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2024 80,875 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2023 80,456 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes and o/s/f slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 80,456 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes and o/s/f slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 80,164 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 79,233 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front shock absorbers have play in the struts

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift in both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 78,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2020 78,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick has gone metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2019 78,126 miles

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

rear exhaust pipe corrded and slightly blowing

Pass 24 Aug 2018 77,702 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 77,103 miles

Both front brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2016 76,593 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 75,714 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 75,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure pad broken away from back plate (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2014 74,226 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,807 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,692 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 69,119 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,562 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 66,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 64,721 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 59,427 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 56,106 miles

both front anti roll bar links slightly worn

exhaust clamp broke

hand brake travel

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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S8 TOY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 310 in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S8 TOY, 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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S8 TOY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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