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W495 WBH

2000 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

219,939 mi
Last recorded219,939 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 310187,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 WBH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2020 219,939 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground bumper (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive injectors leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle and components corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 219,097 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 219,096 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit has sharp edge

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 215,708 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush NS + OS (2.4.G.2)

Injector chuffing

Rear brakes grabbing slightly

Windscreen cracked outside of main drivers view

Fail 19 Feb 2018 215,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty Main beam function not working no telltale or lights (1.7.1)

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

Stop lamp not working NS + OS (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush NS + OS (2.4.G.2)

Injector chuffing

Rear brakes grabbing slightly

Windscreen cracked outside of main drivers view

Pass 20 Feb 2017 211,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light corrossion to underbody

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Feb 2017 211,139 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion doors (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d / bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light corrossion to underbody

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2016 206,249 miles

NSR hub seal damp

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Underbody corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2016 206,247 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion OSF door + NS centre door (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage OS mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired anti roll bar link incorrectly fitted and fouling steering arm on lock (2.4.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working NS + OS (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF + OSF sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat Centre seat belt buckle loose on seat (5.2.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR + OSR sills / rear valence (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NSR hub seal damp

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Underbody corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 201,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 201,804 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 199,566 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 199,566 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 195,665 miles

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

offside mirror cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2012 195,665 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside mirror cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2011 193,706 miles

offside mirror glass broken

rear brakes have slight bind

Fail 7 Feb 2011 193,706 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside mirror glass broken

rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 15 Feb 2010 191,152 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2009 186,094 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 185,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 179,114 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 179,114 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 173,785 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 166,554 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing.

Front rollbar linkarm lower bushes worn.

Wipers smeary.

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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W495 WBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 187,204 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 W495 WBH, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W495 WBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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