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DA05 VBZ

2005 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

233,503 mi
Last recorded233,503 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 310143,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 VBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 233,503 miles

body slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

front wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

parking reading slightly low

rear ant roll bars has slight play

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2018 233,503 miles

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

body slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

front wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

parking reading slightly low

rear ant roll bars has slight play

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2017 223,407 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 223,407 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 212,460 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 199,551 miles

all dices slightly corroded

brake reading low

slightly play on both bottom ball joint

under body corroded oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 199,551 miles

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

all dices slightly corroded

brake reading low

slightly play on both bottom ball joint

under body corroded oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 199,550 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 2 Sep 2010 160,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 160,258 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 125,776 miles

0/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight movement

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 125,776 miles

0/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight movement

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 107,058 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 107,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres are on 1.6mm and should be changed

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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DA05 VBZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 143,206 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 DA05 VBZ, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA05 VBZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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