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M605 SKU

1994 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

37,174 mi
Last recorded37,174 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 310187,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM605 SKU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 37,174 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Chassis/brake pipes/suspension components covered in under seal.

Nearside Front Axle king pin slight play. @ limit, not affecting steering or braking.

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 37,174 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Fitted incorrectly. rubbing on tyre on full lock. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective Drop link arm pinch bolt clamp not tight. (2.1.3 (d))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen N/S and O/S. (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Chassis/brake pipes/suspension components covered in under seal.

Nearside Front Axle king pin slight play. @ limit, not affecting steering or braking.

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

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

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 32,832 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 32,832 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 30,835 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 30,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 28,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front King pin slight play

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 28,888 miles

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

Nearside Front King pin slight play

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 28,882 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front King pin slight play

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 24,947 miles

Nearside Front King pin has slight play

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 24,933 miles

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

Nearside Front King pin has slight play

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 21,093 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 16,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 13,443 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 6,234 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 976 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

steering box slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2015 194,602 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 194,602 miles

Offside Track rod end loose track rod end lock not missing (2.2.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front body mount broken

Pass 5 Sep 2014 194,499 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 194,399 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 194,141 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 194,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering box

Pass 19 Sep 2011 193,969 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 193,691 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 193,282 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 193,280 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 192,837 miles

o/s/r brake effert low

Pass 16 Aug 2007 191,331 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 184,610 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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M605 SKU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 187,923 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 M605 SKU, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M605 SKU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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