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M960 WTR

1994 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

271,117 mi
Last recorded271,117 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 310187,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM960 WTR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 271,117 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 270,831 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 268,904 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 268,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 May 2023 267,504 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 262,458 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 261,379 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 259,256 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 258,187 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 257,274 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 256,598 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 255,706 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 254,996 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 253,821 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 251,309 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 25,080 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 246,255 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 246,255 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 239,791 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 236,805 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 236,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 235,910 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 234,966 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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M960 WTR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 187,923 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 M960 WTR, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M960 WTR registered?

M960 WTR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 24 August 1994.

Is M960 WTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M960 WTR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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