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T958 SHU

1999 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

245,139 mi
Last recorded245,139 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 310188,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT958 SHU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 245,139 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 May 2015 245,139 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 236,063 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 225,416 miles

Advise both door mirrors damaged

Advise play in front anti-roll drop links

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

Pass 19 May 2012 209,867 miles

Advise front number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2011 202,171 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 202,171 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 202,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion appearing to chassis and body

r/o/s high level marker light out

Pass 22 Jan 2010 198,474 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 194,546 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 174,566 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 153,523 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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T958 SHU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 188,838 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 T958 SHU, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T958 SHU registered?

T958 SHU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is T958 SHU safe to buy?

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