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S295 FRR

1998 Mercedes-benz 310

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

253,480 mi
Last recorded253,480 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 310147,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS295 FRR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2018 253,480 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated when brake pedal pressed (3.6.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear of cab corroded unable to determine where seat belt bolts to post

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear backing plates corroded but still secure

Pass 9 Mar 2017 248,131 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 242,950 miles

Both inner track rod joints have slight play.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded above rear axle but not in a prescribed area. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 242,944 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis corroded by shock absorber bracket. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis corroded with 30cm of brake compensator. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis corroded by shock absorber bracket. (2.4.A.3)

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis corroded by anti rollbar mountings, both sides. (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both inner track rod joints have slight play.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded above rear axle but not in a prescribed area. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 235,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

OSR and NSR bump stop mountings corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2015 285,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

OSR and NSR bump stop mountings corroded

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 230,973 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 226,694 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 221,884 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 221,868 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 216,853 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 210,313 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 203,816 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 194,482 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 178,687 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 165,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S295 FRR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 310 in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 147,034 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 S295 FRR, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S295 FRR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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