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M687 SDB

1995 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

220,998 mi
Last recorded220,998 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 310176,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM687 SDB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 220,998 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 220,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 219,323 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 219,323 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 215,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 215,689 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 209,341 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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M687 SDB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M687 SDB, 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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What year was M687 SDB registered?

M687 SDB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 16 June 1995.

Is M687 SDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M687 SDB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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