MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
240,296 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis/out rigger area as marked. (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis/out rigger area as marked. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure As marked. (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis/out rigger area as marked. (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis/out rigger area as marked. (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Both front tyres perished and split.
Corrosion to vehicle sill and body areas.
Exhaust blow at front section area.
General corrosion to vehicle underside.
N/S/F Metal brake pipe corroded.
O/S/F Upper inner wing/wheel arch area corroded.
O/S/R Tyre perished.
Wear in N/S/F King pin area.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
play in both front king pins
rear chassis rails corroding
sills corroded
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both chassis rails as marked (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
play in both front king pins
rear chassis rails corroding
sills corroded
Front chassis rails corroded.
Lift in N/S/F King pin area.
O/S Under vehicle sill corroded.
Rear service brake low effort.
Screen wash bottle leaking.
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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 310?
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M974 HJU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 M974 HJU, 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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M974 HJU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 3 November 1994.
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