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M724 GBD

1995 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

209,212 mi
Last recorded209,212 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 310176,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM724 GBD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2014 209,212 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 209,212 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 206,304 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 206,304 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 200,871 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2012 200,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 200,497 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 200,497 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 199,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fog light intermiten

nearide rear tyre cut in inner wall

Pass 29 Aug 2007 193,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil leaks excessively.

Pass 10 May 2006 179,927 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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M724 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 63.6%.

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 M724 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M724 GBD registered?

M724 GBD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 17 May 1995.

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