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M837 GBD

1995 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

270,454 mi
Last recorded270,454 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 310176,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM837 GBD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 270,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 258,679 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 258,663 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed rear tail pipe corroded and broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg/ Jacking point leaf spring forward mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 256,592 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2022 256,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 250,867 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 250,867 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 245,582 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 245,573 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 242,815 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 242,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 241,406 miles

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

service brake just met requirements it appears the braking system may require adjustments or repairs

Pass 1 Nov 2015 236,304 miles

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

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

extensive repairs to prescribed areas but not inappropriately

rear service brake just met requirements it appears the braking system my require repairs

slight play in front wheels at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2012 235,218 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 233,042 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside and nearside front body panels corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2011 233,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside and nearside front body panels corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2010 227,916 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 227,879 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 222,302 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 222,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 216,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 209,369 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 201,567 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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M837 GBD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M837 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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What year was M837 GBD registered?

M837 GBD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 10 May 1995.

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