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T616 CCK

1998 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,182 mi
Last recorded165,182 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 310147,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT616 CCK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 165,182 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 165,174 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 157,961 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 157,961 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 149,975 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 141,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 126,198 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 126,192 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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T616 CCK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T616 CCK, 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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T616 CCK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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