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M978 TRE

1994 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,683 mi
Last recorded204,683 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 310187,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 TRE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 May 2012 204,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside 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 Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both the sills on this vehicle are very corroded but do not consitute a load bearing aspect, however in an attempt to find sound metal for failed items the sills will probabbly require replacement.

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

O/S and N/S underside of door steps corroded.

Towbar quite rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2011 203,184 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 203,163 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

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

Vehicle body work both on top and under side heavily rusty and scabbing

Pass 14 Jan 2010 201,300 miles

Chassis heavily repaired and areas of the rear chassis rusty and shailing

Slight play in the nearside front king pin

Pass 12 Feb 2009 199,853 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 199,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Chassis and floors rusty and shailing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 195,260 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 195,260 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Both headlamps on minimum legal mark

Slight damage to windscreen zone b

Pass 26 Jan 2007
Pass 9 Feb 2006 189,976 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 189,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 189,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

main brake pipe rusty and shailing

nearside front chassis corroded

rear flexible brake hose ferralls rusty

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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M978 TRE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M978 TRE, 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 M978 TRE registered?

M978 TRE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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