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N265 WOB

1996 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

248,614 mi
Last recorded248,614 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 310197,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 WOB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 248,614 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front crossmember corroded

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

small cut offside rear tyre

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2013 247,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 246,651 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

centre exhaust bracket slight cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2011 242,154 miles

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

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/side sill rusting

Fail 22 Feb 2011 242,154 miles

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

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/side sill rusting

Pass 12 Mar 2010 241,282 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 238,184 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 238,180 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2008 236,221 miles

n/side rear u / bolts may be slightley lose

Pass 14 Mar 2007 234,542 miles

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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N265 WOB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 197,639 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 N265 WOB, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N265 WOB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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