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M779 PDB

1995 Mercedes-benz 310

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

241,057 mi
Last recorded241,057 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 310176,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM779 PDB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 241,057 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 240,013 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 240,013 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 228,062 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r and o/s/f lihgt lenses damaged no white light showing

Pass 22 Jan 2007 239,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 235,681 miles

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

bumper insecure

slight damage to o/s mirrow

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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M779 PDB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M779 PDB, 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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What year was M779 PDB registered?

M779 PDB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 3 April 1995.

Is M779 PDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M779 PDB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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