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L656 DTX

1994 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,476 mi
Last recorded114,476 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 310187,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL656 DTX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 114,476 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n s rear brake drum oily

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2007 111,898 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 111,712 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 108,641 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L656 DTX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L656 DTX, 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 L656 DTX registered?

L656 DTX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L656 DTX safe to buy?

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