MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
252,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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.
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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?
The MOT history for M245 YKF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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