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M445 KNV

1995 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,759 mi
Last recorded88,759 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 310176,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM445 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 88,759 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 85,801 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 83,620 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside, wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and Offside (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 81,426 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 79,059 miles

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

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 79,045 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 76,612 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 13 May 2021 76,535 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 73,960 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp All rear lights slightly affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 73,248 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside wheel arch, at the front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,052 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 72,207 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 70,723 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 69,008 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 May 2013 68,762 miles

OSR camper ply floor rotting below shower unit, not seriously affecting body security

Pass 31 May 2012 67,949 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 May 2012 67,945 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,411 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 62,342 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 57 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 57,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 55,950 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 55,020 miles

Exhaust pipe flexi cover is loose (not blowing)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,410 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 50,151 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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M445 KNV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M445 KNV, 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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M445 KNV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 9 June 1995.

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