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M96 NKP

1994 Mercedes-benz 310

Brown Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

215,347 mi
Last recorded215,347 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 310187,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM96 NKP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2009 215,347 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering/suspension dry joint o/s/f noisy but does not affect operation

Pass 14 Aug 2008 214,578 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 209,910 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 209,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 202,880 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 202,758 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

curtain straps fraying

Pass 19 Jul 2005 196,813 miles

windscreen damaged out of swept area

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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M96 NKP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 in Brown with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M96 NKP, 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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M96 NKP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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