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M948 COY

1995 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,697 mi
Last recorded148,697 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 310176,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM948 COY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2020 148,697 miles

Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Cross member in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/ chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Some rust in several places on underside, inc., some metal brake pipes

Pass 1 Apr 2019 148,511 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front o/s and n/s lower doors slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower cab slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both going to brake load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 148,503 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front o/s and n/s lower doors slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Lower cab slighty corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 148,494 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front o/s and n/s doors slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower cab slightly corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both by load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 148,478 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wear to inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wear to inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 148,060 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 148,060 miles

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

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

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

Wheel insecure spare wheel loose (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 147,463 miles

chassis corroded

door steps corroded

exh corroded

front cross member corroded

front tyres low inner edge

spare wheel loose

wear front disc

Pass 16 Aug 2013 146,827 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both door steps are corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 143,757 miles

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

front screen marked but does not obsquare view off road

Fail 14 Aug 2012 143,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

front screen marked but does not obsquare view off road

Pass 26 Jul 2011 137,271 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 136,322 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 136,322 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 136,031 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 135,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 135,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 133,835 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 130,551 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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M948 COY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 M948 COY, 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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M948 COY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 22 June 1995.

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