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M679 FAC

1994 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

296,410 mi
Last recorded296,410 miles
Recorded on14 May 2007
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 310187,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM679 FAC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2007 296,410 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 296,410 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Tyre(s) has an inadequate speed rating (4.1.B.2)

offside front door lacth device missing

rear exahust tail pip crodding

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Apr 2006 322,372 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 322,372 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 322,302 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 322,302 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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M679 FAC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 M679 FAC, 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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M679 FAC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 21 September 1994.

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