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M774 SDP

1995 Mercedes-benz 310

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests32 (16 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,543 mi
Last recorded128,543 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 310176,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM774 SDP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

16 pass 16 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 128,543 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Door step/sill corroded

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Door step/body sill

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2026 128,532 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Door step/sill corroded

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Door step/body sill

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 127,591 miles

Brake fluid level on minimum

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Door step/body sill corroded

Nearside Front King pin has slight movement

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Door step/body sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 127,585 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid level on minimum

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Door step/body sill corroded

Nearside Front King pin has slight movement

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Door step/body sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 126,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front king pin slight lift

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside chassis corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 126,308 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front king pin slight lift

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside chassis corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 123,351 miles

Upper marker lights not workig

reverse lights not working

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front king pin has lift and slight wear

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light lense broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 123,343 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level below minimum mark (8.2.2.2 (e))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet handle insecure

Both front upper body markers not working

Both rear upper body markers not working

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing - front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Nearside front outer wing corroded

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front outer wing corroded

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

Reverse light not working

Fail 7 Mar 2022 123,304 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 121,614 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 121,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification u bolt loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link rod bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected corrosion nr brake master cylinder (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 120,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints pasted up (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 119,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 116,719 miles

Nearside Rear rev/ light lens broken

Fail 13 Jun 2016 116,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rev/ light lens broken

Pass 17 Jun 2015 114,569 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 114,519 miles

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 Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 107,877 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front marker light not working

nearside mirror arm loose

Fail 3 Jun 2014 107,876 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front marker light not working

nearside mirror arm loose

offside rear marker light not working

Fail 6 Jun 2013 107,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2012 105,313 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 408,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 97,724 miles

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

n/s/f king pin has play

oil leak

slight play in steering drop arm

some areas corroded under vehicle

Fail 4 May 2010 97,724 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

n/s/f king pin has play

oil leak

slight play in steering drop arm

some areas corroded under vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2009 93,360 miles

both rear tyres low

o/s/f anti roll bar link has play

o/s/r of cab has corrosion out side areas

steering box drop arm has slight ply

Fail 31 Mar 2009 93,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

both rear tyres low

o/s/f anti roll bar link has play

o/s/r of cab has corrosion out side areas

steering box drop arm has slight ply

Pass 9 Apr 2008 89,740 miles

alot of corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion and holing to o/s/f B post out of area

corrosion to rear cross member

lift in n/s/f king pin on limit

o/s/f anti roll bar end link well worn

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 7 Apr 2008 89,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

alot of corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion and holing to o/s/f B post out of area

corrosion to rear cross member

front brake discs corroded

lift in n/s/f king pin on limit

o/s/f anti roll bar end link well worn

o/s/r brake binding on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear brakes on limit

wiper blades split

Pass 5 Apr 2007 85,546 miles

see orignal advisories

Fail 3 Apr 2007 85,546 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

nearside front king pin some lift

slight steering free play at steering wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2006 80,956 miles

see advise sheet 760770716160

Fail 20 Apr 2006 80,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

condition of some body mounts on limit

corrosion on n/s & o/s chassis within 30cm of body mounts on limit borderline pass

flexi hose ferrals on limit

nial in o/s/r tyre

number plate light may not light number plate properly when repaired

o/s/f roll bar link has some play in bush

o/s/r panal / chassis on limit

power steering damp

smell of diesel under bonnet no leak found hard to see needs check

some metal brake pipes well corroded

some rust on rear springs u bolts appear tight

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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M774 SDP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M774 SDP, 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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M774 SDP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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