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Mercedes-Benz 310

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,874 cc

L6 FTLMOT history

L6 FTL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 310 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 236,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2026
Mileage
236,251 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 FTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
310
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 FTL was last recorded at 236,251 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Mar 2008: 219,709 miles, lower than 220,566 miles on 9 Jan 2007.
  • 4 Jul 2008: 219,763 miles, lower than 319,770 miles on 27 Mar 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
236,240 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
1,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 236,251 miles
  • 2023 – 235,934 miles
  • 2020 – 235,451 miles
  • 2018 – 235,060 miles
  • 2017 – 233,083 miles
  • 2016 – 231,409 miles
  • 2015 – 229,394 miles
  • 2014 – 229,232 miles
  • 2012 – 227,585 miles
  • 2011 – 226,120 miles
  • 2010 – 223,320 miles
  • 2009 – 220,666 miles
  • 2008 – 219,763 miles
  • 2007 – 220,566 miles
  • 2006 – 214,798 miles
  • 2005 – 201,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,251 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F&R Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Covered by under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened F&R Covered under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass236,251 miles (+11)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    236,251 miles
    Test number
    132756583570
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F&R Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Covered by under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened F&R Covered under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail236,240 miles (+306)2 dangerous11 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,240 miles
    Test number
    400666019288
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead above Brake master cylinder/servo excessively corroded within 30cm of mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorBrake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner bulkhead corroded within 30cm of brake pedal mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front inner wheel arch corroded within 30cm of shock absorber top mouting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion within 30cm of nearside rear, rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill corroded within 30cm of nearside rear, front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion within 30cm of offside rear, rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill corroded within 30cm of offside rear, front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint cover on intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear ball joint cover on intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass235,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    235,934 miles
    Test number
    547428005254
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail235,934 miles (+483)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,934 miles
    Test number
    988148665593
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass235,451 miles (+12)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    235,451 miles
    Test number
    811521634302
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Skittle panel near wiper mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Plynth near brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail235,439 miles (+379)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,439 miles
    Test number
    921619325974
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Skittle panel near wiper mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Plynth near brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass235,060 miles (+1,977)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    235,060 miles
    Test number
    241909249613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch coroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering component has slight play at steering box
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light partialy covered by tape
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills heavy undersealed
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underbody
    • AdvisorySlight movement n/s/front rack end
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Pass233,083 miles (+1,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    233,083 miles
    Test number
    976985620033
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass231,409 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    231,409 miles
    Test number
    216417701186
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryAll tyr sidewalls showing slight cracking due to age

  10. Fail231,406 miles (+2,012)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,406 miles
    Test number
    262540355310
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front and rear drag link ends (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryAll tyr sidewalls showing slight cracking due to age

  11. Pass229,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    229,394 miles
    Test number
    416055215151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail229,394 miles (+162)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,394 miles
    Test number
    479655215138
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  13. Pass229,232 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    229,232 miles
    Test number
    747754014168
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSmall hole in battery box

  14. Fail229,232 miles6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,232 miles
    Test number
    677162614190
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSmall hole in battery box

  15. Fail228,373 km5 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,373 km
    Test number
    955840723106
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass228,373 km2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    228,373 km
    Test number
    978760823169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass227,585 miles (+1,465)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    227,585 miles
    Test number
    228895392051
    • NoteN/s sil corroded
    • NoteO/s sil corroded

  18. Pass226,120 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    226,120 miles
    Test number
    907390291068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  19. Fail226,106 miles (+2,786)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,106 miles
    Test number
    237983181044
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  20. Pass223,320 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    223,320 miles
    Test number
    333933880011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass220,666 miles (+39)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    220,666 miles
    Test number
    942696989011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail220,627 miles (+864)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,627 miles
    Test number
    720332789012
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail219,763 miles (-100,007)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,763 miles
    Test number
    504486388149
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass319,770 miles (+100,061)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    319,770 miles
    Test number
    252307888007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail219,709 miles (-857)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,709 miles
    Test number
    943537878033
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass220,566 miles (+5,768)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    220,566 miles
    Test number
    640749907088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass214,798 miles (+13,074)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    214,798 miles
    Test number
    882603336278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass201,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    201,724 miles
    Test number
    273715435285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 FTL

Does L6 FTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 FTL expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 FTL?
The MOT on L6 FTL expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 FTL done?
L6 FTL was recorded at 236,251 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 1,727 miles a year.
Has L6 FTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 FTL has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 FTL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 17 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L6 FTL find?
L6 FTL passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material f&r both sides; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, and 4 more.

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