MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,428 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
front shockers rusty and poor condition
rear body to chassis rusty and poor condition
rear cross member rusty
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
front shockers rusty and poor condition
rear body to chassis rusty and poor condition
rear cross member rusty
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front & rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides. (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe. (7.1.2)
surface corrosion to exhaust system.
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe. (7.1.2)
surface corrosion to exhaust system.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
exhaust corroded
general under body corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front spring hanger (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake hose perished
Nearside Front metal brake pipe rusty
Nearside Front shocker corroded
Nearside Rear shocker corroded
Offside Front shocker corroded
Offside Rear metal brake pipe rusty
Offside Rear shocker corroded
exhaust system corroded
general under body corrosion
oil leak
both front tyres wearing on edges
corrosion to exhaust system
under body corrosion
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advance corrosion to under bonnet bulk head
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advance corrosion to under bonnet bulk head
both front tyres wearing on edges
corrosion to exhaust system
under body corrosion
Advance corrosion to under bonnet bulk head.
Corrosion and pitting to front brake discs'.
Corrosion to exhaust system.
Corrosion to front metal brake pipes.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay.
Under body corrosion.
Under trays fitted.
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advance corrosion to under bonnet bulk head.
Corrosion and pitting to front brake discs'.
Corrosion to exhaust system.
Corrosion to front metal brake pipes.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay.
Under body corrosion.
Under trays fitted.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight play in seering joints
surface corrosion on exhaust
under body corrosion
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
genaral u/body corrosion
surface corrosion exhaust
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
nearside and offside rear body brackets corrodid
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
nearside and offside rear body brackets corrodid
Oil leak
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
signs off possible fuel leak from fuel tank area but no leaks found during test
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
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K205 SGV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 181,906 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 K205 SGV, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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K205 SGV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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