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L6 FTL

1994 Mercedes-benz 310

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

236,251 mi
Last recorded236,251 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 310187,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 FTL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 236,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F&R Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Covered by under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened F&R Covered under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 236,240 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead above Brake master cylinder/servo excessively corroded within 30cm of mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner bulkhead corroded within 30cm of brake pedal mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front inner wheel arch corroded within 30cm of shock absorber top mouting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion within 30cm of nearside rear, rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill corroded within 30cm of nearside rear, front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion within 30cm of offside rear, rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill corroded within 30cm of offside rear, front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint cover on intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear ball joint cover on intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 235,934 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 235,934 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 235,451 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Skittle panel near wiper mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Slight bind

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Plynth near brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Slight bind

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 235,439 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Skittle panel near wiper mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Slight bind

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Plynth near brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Slight bind

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 235,060 miles

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Nearside Rear inner arch coroded

Offside Front steering component has slight play at steering box

Offside Rear number plate light partialy covered by tape

both inner sills heavy undersealed

corrosion underbody

slight movement n/s/front rack end

slight oil leak

Pass 4 May 2017 233,083 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 231,409 miles

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

all tyr sidewalls showing slight cracking due to age

Fail 29 Apr 2016 231,406 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front and rear drag link ends (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all tyr sidewalls showing slight cracking due to age

Pass 25 Apr 2015 229,394 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 229,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 229,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

small hole in battery box

Fail 22 Apr 2014 229,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

small hole in battery box

Fail 30 Apr 2013 228,373 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 228,373 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 227,585 miles

n/s sil corroded

o/s sil corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 226,120 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 226,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 223,320 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 220,666 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2009 220,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2008 219,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 319,770 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 219,709 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 220,566 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 214,798 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 201,724 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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L6 FTL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 L6 FTL, 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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L6 FTL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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