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M163 XOO

1995 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,491 mi
Last recorded117,491 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 310176,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM163 XOO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 117,491 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 117,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 117,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 117,144 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 116,290 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 115,714 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 115,713 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 115,083 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 115,083 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 15 May 2019 113,976 miles

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

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

corrosion o/s & n/s front inner wheel arches

o/s/f body corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 113,976 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

corrosion o/s & n/s front inner wheel arches

o/s/f body corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 113,171 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 113,171 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 112,816 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 112,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 112,080 miles

Centre exhaust slight blow

Fail 11 May 2016 112,080 miles

Centre exhaust slight blow

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 110,949 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 110,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 110,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

o/s mirror glass adequate

o/s/f side repeater lens damaged

Fail 1 May 2014 110,364 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

o/s mirror glass adequate

o/s/f side repeater lens damaged

Pass 3 May 2013 109,737 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

rear spring bushes worn

Fail 2 May 2013 109,737 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 has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

exhaust slight corrosion

rear number plate poor condition

rear spring bushes worn

Pass 11 Apr 2012 108,938 miles

rear number plate slight damage

Fail 8 Apr 2011 105,607 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexi pipe noisy

o/s/r brake backplate damp

rear no plate damaged

spare wheel carrier empty and noisy

Pass 8 Apr 2011 105,607 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexi pipe noisy

o/s/r brake backplate damp

rear no plate damaged

spare wheel carrier empty and noisy

Pass 12 Apr 2010 101,322 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre odd wear

o/s/r brake back plate damp

Fail 9 Apr 2010 101,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre odd wear

o/s/r brake back plate damp

Pass 26 Mar 2009 99,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r hub damp

Fail 26 Mar 2009 99,459 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r hub damp

Pass 27 Mar 2008 97,311 miles

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

n/s t/rod end slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2007 94,510 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 94,506 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 91,358 miles

front discs poor condition,o/s/r hub seal slight leak

Fail 29 Mar 2006 91,358 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front discs poor condition,o/s/r hub seal leaking

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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M163 XOO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 176,466 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 M163 XOO, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M163 XOO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 27 March 1995.

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