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M773 GBD

1995 Mercedes-benz 310

Orange Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

284,305 mi
Last recorded284,305 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 310176,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM773 GBD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1995
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 284,305 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All bushes, both springs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cab floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering box link, both joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2023 282,951 miles

Full underbody under sealed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 282,429 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 282,411 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central chassis in several places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central chassis in several on side and top (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis in several places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis floors and inner wings corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside handbrake effort low

Rear brake efforts low

Pass 19 Apr 2018 281,074 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 278,123 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 278,123 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 276,034 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 272,500 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 269,407 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 266,020 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 261,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 261,912 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 254,500 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 254,247 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 238,521 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 238,516 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 219,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 211,972 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 211,972 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 210,738 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 195,671 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 176,828 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 176,412 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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M773 GBD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 in Orange with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M773 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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M773 GBD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 3 March 1995.

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