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L654 DKK

1994 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

32,224 mi
Last recorded32,224 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 310187,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL654 DKK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 32,224 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 31,567 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 30,974 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 30,309 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 29,854 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 28,661 miles

exhaust slightly corroded also has leak

Pass 27 Oct 2017 27,134 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front wipers slightly deteriorated

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 27,033 miles

Rear play in both hubs

Fail 15 Mar 2017 27,033 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake discs very rusty

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear brake slow to work

Rear play in both hubs

Pass 7 Mar 2016 27,026 miles

Corrosion under offside front wheel arch, but not in prescribed area.

Inside wall of nearside rear tyre deteriorated.

Slight end float both rear hubs.

Slight play in steering box when on full lock.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 27,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 26,356 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 26,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nails sticking through osf inner wheelarch

Fail 2 Oct 2012 26,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nails sticking through osf inner wheelarch

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail sticking through osf wheel arch

Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,922 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 19,330 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,866 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 18,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 18,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 18,083 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 17,460 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 16,904 miles

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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L654 DKK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L654 DKK, 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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L654 DKK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 7 February 1994.

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