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DA55 EJY

2005 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

253,100 mi
Last recorded253,100 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 310143,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 EJY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 253,100 miles

all brake pipes slight corrosion

both front bearing slight play

Fail 10 Apr 2019 256,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached broken (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body corroded and outer body corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2018 252,074 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wall (5.2.3 (e))

both front wheel bearings have slight play + slight play in nsf track rod end + both rear links have slight play + both brake pipes corroded + driver seat ripped

crack on front screen in zone B + osr light covered in tape + outer body corrosion + both front ball joints deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2017 247,417 miles

drivers seat torn-windscreen has slight crack-o/s/r lens damaged-sills corroded-x2 rear anti roll bar links/d bushes have slight play-x2 front anti roll bar links have slight play

spare wheel missing-steering rack play-front and rear wheel bearings have slight play-o/s/f tyre on limit-x2 front shockers damp

Pass 11 Nov 2016 236,045 miles

all wheel bearings slight play and slightly noisy-x2 front links slight play

drivers seat torn-wipers smearing-inner and outter sills corroded

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low-x2 front shockers damp

welding covered by substance, unable to check properly

x2 rear d-bushes slight play-rack play-rear pads worn low

Fail 1 Nov 2016 236,043 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r rear outter sill distorted and holed (2.4.A.3)

all wheel bearings slight play and slightly noisy-x2 front links slight play

drivers seat torn-wipers smearing-inner and outter sills corroded

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low-x2 front shockers damp

x2 rear d-bushes slight play-rack play-rear pads worn low

Pass 5 Oct 2015 228,083 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 192,740 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 163,992 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 157,755 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 143,902 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 143,902 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 113,516 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 96,219 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 83,047 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 83,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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DA55 EJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DA55 EJY, 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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DA55 EJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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