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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Upper Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Underneath covered in mud & surface corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underneath covered in mud & surface corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Underneath all covered in surface corrosion and underseal
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Behind Cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Underneath all covered in surface corrosion and underseal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All over (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Underneath covered in underseal (Front to Back)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All over (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Underneath covered in underseal (Front to Back)
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipes covered in under seal
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipes covered in under seal
ns and os front under wheel arch corroded adv osf step corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ns and os front under wheel arch corroded adv osf step corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Oil leak
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
engine has exessive oil leak on off side of engine
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 310?
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N48 FWR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 176,466 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 N48 FWR, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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N48 FWR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 17 October 1995.
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