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M719 GBD

1995 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

252,209 mi
Last recorded252,209 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 310176,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM719 GBD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 252,209 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 25,202 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r shocko bush worn lower steering stiff

Pass 24 Mar 2010 244,781 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 244,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 230,513 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 230,513 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 220,050 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 219,730 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

os side marker light inop,ns side marker light inop,both front top marker lights inop

Pass 31 Mar 2007 206,708 miles

condition of n/s/f corner of body

corrosion to n/s/r chassis close to top shock mount

Pass 25 Mar 2006 189,157 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 189,157 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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M719 GBD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M719 GBD, 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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M719 GBD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 10 April 1995.

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