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M693 UMO

1995 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

177,590 mi
Last recorded177,590 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 310176,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM693 UMO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2017 177,590 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

underside of vehicle in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2016 176,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle very rusty has had some repairs and been under sealed

vehicle body very rusty

Pass 22 May 2015 176,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside passenger door very stiff to open

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under side of vehicle has had some welding and been undersealed, their are still areas of heavy corrosion showing

Pass 20 May 2014 175,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under side of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 May 2013 174,658 miles

Body work very rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2012 173,955 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 173,303 miles

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

centre and rear body mountings slighty rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2010 172,335 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 169,048 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 165,800 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

lift in both king pins

Pass 2 Mar 2007 155,223 miles

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 3 Feb 2006 145,481 miles

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

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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M693 UMO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M693 UMO, 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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M693 UMO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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