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MJ54 VUC

2004 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

241,667 mi
Last recorded241,667 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 310160,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 VUC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 241,667 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake disc,s in poor condition

front panel below screen corroeded

n/s front tyre in poor condition

oil low

slight lift in o/s front ball joint

varius side markers inop

Fail 4 Mar 2013 241,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake disc,s in poor condition

front panel below screen corroeded

n/s front tyre in poor condition

oil low

varius side markers inop

Pass 21 Feb 2012 219,317 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 219,244 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 205,392 miles

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

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

slight smear front wipers

Fail 14 Feb 2011 205,388 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight smear front wipers

Pass 20 Jan 2010 179,534 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 151,882 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 134,122 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 134,122 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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MJ54 VUC is a 2004 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 60%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 160,528 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 MJ54 VUC, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MJ54 VUC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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