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Mercedes-Benz 310

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,299 cc

S45 HTMMOT history

S45 HTM is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 310 first used on 18 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 280,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2024
Mileage
280,539 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S45 HTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
310
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S45 HTM was last recorded at 280,539 miles on 10 Oct 2023, 680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2014.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
279,859 miles · 13 Dec 2014
Between the last two tests
680 miles
Average per year
7,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 280,539 miles
  • 2014 – 279,859 miles
  • 2013 – 272,045 miles
  • 2012 – 260,033 miles
  • 2011 – 251,099 miles
  • 2010 – 234,335 miles
  • 2008 – 220,918 miles
  • 2007 – 192,379 miles
  • 2006 – 168,842 miles
  • 2005 – 153,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass280,539 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2007

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2007

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass280,539 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    280,539 miles
    Test number
    909000754596
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail280,539 miles (+680)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,539 miles
    Test number
    664562844568
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass279,859 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    279,859 miles
    Test number
    305907444372
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  4. Fail279,859 miles (+7,814)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,859 miles
    Test number
    426547044479
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  5. Pass272,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    272,045 miles
    Test number
    915420133046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail272,045 miles (+12,012)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,045 miles
    Test number
    516008023043
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureInner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass260,033 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    260,033 miles
    Test number
    169036222098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail260,030 miles (+8,931)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,030 miles
    Test number
    349425222016
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass251,099 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    251,099 miles
    Test number
    219157911031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail251,092 miles (+16,757)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,092 miles
    Test number
    789274211096
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass234,335 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    234,335 miles
    Test number
    773136400029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail234,332 miles (+13,414)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,332 miles
    Test number
    721274700017
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass220,918 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    220,918 miles
    Test number
    441837358489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail220,913 miles (+28,534)9 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,913 miles
    Test number
    622313358331
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass192,379 miles (+293)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    192,379 miles
    Test number
    943575557352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteCorrosion starting to other brake pipes, not yet excessive

  16. Fail192,086 miles (+23,244)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,086 miles
    Test number
    280382257357
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCorrosion starting to other brake pipes, not yet excessive

  17. Pass168,842 miles (+15,155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    168,842 miles
    Test number
    703635456395
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass153,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    153,687 miles
    Test number
    593435255386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail153,687 miles1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,687 miles
    Test number
    111975855365
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSeveral other brake pipes have corrosion - not excessive
    • NoteSome free play in lower steering column universal joint - not excessive

Questions about S45 HTM

Does S45 HTM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S45 HTM expired on 9 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S45 HTM?
The MOT on S45 HTM expired on 9 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S45 HTM done?
S45 HTM was recorded at 280,539 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2023, an average of 7,126 miles a year.
Has S45 HTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S45 HTM has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S45 HTM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S45 HTM find?
S45 HTM passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2023 with 9 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 6 more.

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