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M442 EPV

1995 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

144,929 mi
Last recorded144,929 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 310176,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM442 EPV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 144,929 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 144,107 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 143,644 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 142,831 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 142,036 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 140,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 139,912 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 139,902 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 137,549 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 7 Jan 2016 135,523 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 133,565 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 132,416 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2013 132,280 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 131,026 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 129,620 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 129,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 126,779 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 122,459 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 118,984 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 118,984 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 114,088 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 114,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 109,747 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 109,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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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M442 EPV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M442 EPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M442 EPV registered?

M442 EPV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 9 February 1995.

Is M442 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M442 EPV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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