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M245 YKF

1995 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

252,097 mi
Last recorded252,097 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 310176,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM245 YKF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 252,097 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Propshaft component defective

Wipers not parking. Rear chassis & underbody corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2009 252,097 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Wipers not parking. Rear chassis & underbody corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2008 246,817 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 242,032 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 241,896 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 241,894 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 240,131 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 240,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service 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.

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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M245 YKF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M245 YKF, 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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What year was M245 YKF registered?

M245 YKF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 15 May 1995.

Is M245 YKF safe to buy?

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