MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
788,385 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application slightly uneven
slight play in nsf king pin
slight play in nsf wheelbearing
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
rear brakes slightly uneven on application
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
engine stops slowley on key
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight oil leak from offside rear hub
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight oil leak from offside rear hub seal
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Parking 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L381 YPV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 L381 YPV, 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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What year was L381 YPV registered?
L381 YPV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 16 February 1994.
Is L381 YPV safe to buy?
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