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M486 CGT

1995 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

34,783 mi
Last recorded34,783 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 310176,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM486 CGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 34,783 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 31,821 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 31,801 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2018 28,725 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

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

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking

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

brake load sensing valve seized

Fail 11 Jul 2018 28,659 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

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

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake load sensing valve seized

Pass 24 Aug 2016 24,576 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 24,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 21,801 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding.

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 21,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 21,372 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 21,068 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 21,068 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,827 miles

n/s/f,o/s/f,o/s/r tyre walls starting to deteriorat

Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,684 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,635 miles

both front tyres outer walls cracking

both rear tyres outer walls cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2009 19,350 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 18,984 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 18,984 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 18,553 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 18,253 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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M486 CGT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M486 CGT, 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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M486 CGT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 7 March 1995.

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