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M259 PBU

1995 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,466 mi
Last recorded145,466 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 310176,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM259 PBU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2013 145,466 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

temp no plate fitted time of test

Pass 29 May 2012 142,275 miles

recovery body fitted time of test

Pass 24 May 2011 135,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 132,220 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2009 127,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear tyer has cut but not deep enough to reach cords at the moment

this vehcle is a recovery truck not a van.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 119,118 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 111,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 105,803 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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M259 PBU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 M259 PBU, 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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M259 PBU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 15 May 1995.

Is M259 PBU safe to buy?

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