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L107 NAL

1994 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

245,963 mi
Last recorded245,963 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 310187,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL107 NAL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 245,963 miles

several areas of underbody rusting / previously repaired

Fail 6 Mar 2025 245,963 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated off side front hose has a bulge next to caliper end (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing and slight play in joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. near side rear incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

near side rear wheel incorrect size

several areas of front underbody rusting / previously repaired

some play in steering mechanism

Pass 14 Apr 2023 244,109 miles

Front slight play in king pins

Offside Rear back plate damp

Fail 30 Mar 2023 244,054 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front slight play in king pins

Offside Rear back plate damp

Fail 11 Oct 2022 243,622 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member between springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead/ cross member (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both lower inner door steps corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 241,603 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front crossmember corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2021 241,569 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 238,774 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 238,774 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier under passenger seat (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower step corroded

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2015 238,199 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 237,424 miles

nearside door step corroded and holed

Fail 11 Jun 2014 237,421 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside door step corroded and holed

Pass 27 Jun 2013 237,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 237,277 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 235,503 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 234,832 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 234,822 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 233,698 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 233,695 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 231,208 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 231,205 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 229,600 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 229,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2006 228,315 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 228,315 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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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L107 NAL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 187,923 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 L107 NAL, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L107 NAL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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