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M943 UTO

1995 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,259 mi
Last recorded49,259 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 310176,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM943 UTO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 49,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 47,127 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 43,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 43,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security STEP (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security STEP (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 43,072 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 42,944 miles

Offside Rear oil leak

hand brake cables not slid in fixing both sides on drums

Fail 23 Feb 2022 42,918 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking ON ENGINE LEAK OFF (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear oil leak

hand brake cables not slid in fixing both sides on drums

Pass 2 Mar 2021 41,514 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch too floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch too floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 41,486 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch too floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch too floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 41,240 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 41,230 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/r hub damp

Pass 19 Feb 2019 40,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower king pin slight play.

Fail 14 Feb 2019 40,079 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower king pin slight play.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 38,595 miles

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2018 38,592 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 38,224 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 33,654 miles

Oil leak

front discs pitted

Pass 1 Dec 2012 28,359 miles

Oil leak

front discs pitted

Fail 21 Nov 2012 28,045 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs pitted

Pass 3 Dec 2011 23,985 miles

Nearside Front 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)

front discs pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 21,770 miles

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

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

front discs pitted

Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,544 miles

Oil leak

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

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

slight dampness offside rear brake backplate

Pass 6 Sep 2008 19,462 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 16,985 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2007 16,620 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 13,990 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 13,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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M943 UTO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 M943 UTO, 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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M943 UTO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 6 July 1995.

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