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L322 SAS

1994 Mercedes-benz 310

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

27,932 mi
Last recorded27,932 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 310187,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL322 SAS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 27,932 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

floor corroded in various places

Pass 29 May 2025 25,966 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 25,955 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel nearside also weak (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 24,821 miles

WELDING REPAIRS FROM INSIDE FLOOR AREA

Fail 29 Mar 2024 24,752 miles

Central Front Body insecure under bonnet at the back of engine major corrosion and holes marked in yellow (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Lower Body insecure corroded with holes marked in yellow (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body insecure door has hole in bottom corner sharp edges (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body insecure hole in wheel arch marked in yellow (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Body insecure corroded with holes marked in yellow (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure hole in wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Body insecure corroded marked in yellow (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body insecure hole in wheel arch marked in yellow (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 23,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 23,102 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 21,257 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 21,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper inner wheel arch panel corroded/holed

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on both front chassis legs

Pass 29 Oct 2020 20,245 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 20,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 18,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 17,370 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 17,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body work in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2017 16,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

fuel tank damp

rear floorpan area corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 13,229 miles

Both sills corroded but not with in a structural area or component.

Front Both front brake pipes coated in grease.

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush (2.7.4)

Rear Both rear tyres cracking.

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 13,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center section. (7.1.2)

Both sills corroded but not with in a structural area or component.

Front Both front brake pipes coated in grease.

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush (2.7.4)

Rear Both rear tyres cracking.

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 12,494 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 10,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sign of previous leak at fuel tank

Pass 19 Jul 2013 9,475 miles

signs of previous leak at diesel tank

Pass 26 Jul 2012 9,137 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 8,804 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 8,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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L322 SAS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 L322 SAS, 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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L322 SAS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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