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M974 HJU

1994 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

240,296 mi
Last recorded240,296 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 310187,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM974 HJU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2017 240,296 miles

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.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 239,838 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 239,821 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 238,079 miles

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.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 235,388 miles

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)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 235,318 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 232,928 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 230,328 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 230,317 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 227,251 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 227,204 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 224,631 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 224,616 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 222,098 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 217,049 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 213,657 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 213,645 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 210,396 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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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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