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M341 PKL

1995 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,937 mi
Last recorded56,937 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 310176,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM341 PKL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 56,937 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 56,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 56,924 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 56,905 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 56,892 miles

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear wheels (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension unit leaking Both rear air bags (5.3.5 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 56,828 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 55,954 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 55,952 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 55,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

age related corrosion on vehicle underside

Pass 14 Sep 2018 55,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front upper marker light not working

nearside rear axle seal weeping oil

Fail 14 Sep 2018 55,613 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front upper marker light not working

nearside rear axle seal weeping oil

Pass 4 Sep 2017 54,308 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Front discs corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 54,308 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Front discs corroded

brake fluid low

Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,972 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust hanger corroded, slight leak of gases

corrosion above pedals in cab

corrosion n/s/f inner wing

vehicle generally corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2016 52,972 miles

vehicle generally corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust hanger corroded, slight leak of gases

corrosion above pedals in cab

corrosion n/s/f inner wing

Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion n/s/f inner wing area

corrosion o/s & n/s bulkhead

exhaust centre section corroded, slight blow and bracket broken

Fail 21 Aug 2015 51,209 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion n/s/f inner wing area

corrosion o/s & n/s bulkhead

exhaust centre section corroded, slight blow and bracket broken

Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust hanger corroded

front bulk head corroded

wipers split

Fail 26 Aug 2014 50,242 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust hanger corroded

front bulk head corroded

wipers split

Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,800 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion

slight damage o/s seat belt

slight play track rod ends

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,247 miles

brake fluid on minimum

slight play track rod ends

Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,397 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f top marker lamp in op

slight lift and play in king pins

Fail 5 Sep 2011 46,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f top marker lamp in op

slight lift and play in king pins

Pass 9 Sep 2010 45,829 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 45,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both drag link ends have play and lift in ball joints

drag link ends boots split

Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,202 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 43,269 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,855 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 40,880 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 38,331 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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M341 PKL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M341 PKL, 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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M341 PKL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 2 February 1995.

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