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NK54 VRM

2005 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

337,392 mi
Last recorded337,392 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 310143,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 VRM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 337,392 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 335,153 miles

hand brake just met requirments

Fail 10 Jun 2020 335,153 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 335,144 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

hand brake just met requiments

Pass 15 Jun 2019 309,152 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF.OSF.NSR.OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 278,711 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 275,036 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 275,036 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired siezed (3.6.E.3)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense smashed (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 257,035 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 257,035 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

no 3 injector leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2015 233,008 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 233,008 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 211,518 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 194,482 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 194,482 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 167,414 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn edge of tread

offside front tyre worn edge of tread

Pass 4 Feb 2011 144,791 miles

nearside front tyre worn edge of tread

Pass 9 Feb 2010 125,049 miles

o/s/f top cab marker inop

o/s mirror cover damaged

o/s/f brake flexi pipe worn

Fail 9 Feb 2010 125,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake disc worn thin

front brake pads 90% worn

o/s mirror cover damaged

o/s/f brake flexi pipe worn

o/s/f top cab marker inop

Fail 24 Feb 2009 105,012 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 105,012 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 81,004 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 81,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s seat belt stalk cover insecure

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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NK54 VRM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NK54 VRM, 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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NK54 VRM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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