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N554 AWB

1996 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

374,930 mi
Last recorded374,930 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 310197,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN554 AWB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 374,930 miles

chassis corroded and thin in places

o/s/f door check strap broken

Fail 25 Jan 2016 374,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

chassis corroded and thin in places

o/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 5 Nov 2014 374,044 miles

chip in windscreen

drivers door check strap broken

nearside front seatbelt twisted

Fail 23 Oct 2014 374,044 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

chip in windscreen

drivers door check strap broken

nearside front seatbelt twisted

Pass 31 Oct 2013 372,512 miles

offside front door check strap broken

Fail 31 Oct 2013 372,511 miles

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

offside door check strap broken

Pass 4 Aug 2012

n/s/f rack gaiter twisted/ brake pipes corroded/ doors/arches corroded/ bumper mountings lose

Fail 1 Aug 2012

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake pipes corroded in places

front lower doors,wheel arches,lower step sections heavily corroded

n/s/f bumper mounting loose

Pass 13 Sep 2010 367,194 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 365,618 miles

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

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

advise corrosion behind drivers seat

Pass 1 Jul 2008 363,120 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

diff noisey/ n/r/r tyer running off

Pass 18 May 2007 362,358 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 362,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 361,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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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N554 AWB is a 1996 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 64.3%.

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 N554 AWB, 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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N554 AWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N554 AWB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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