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SF05 OJW

2005 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,582 mi
Last recorded210,582 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 310143,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 OJW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 210,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 210,582 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 181,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 181,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 174,351 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 174,351 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 145,048 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 145,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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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SF05 OJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SF05 OJW, 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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What year was SF05 OJW registered?

SF05 OJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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