MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
268,053 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear exhaust mounting and rear pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
leak off pipes damp
oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 310?
Based on 12,640 MOT tests across 1,412 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M289 WFA 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 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 M289 WFA, 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 M289 WFA registered?
M289 WFA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 20 April 1995.
Is M289 WFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for M289 WFA 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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