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N48 FWR

1995 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

385,054 mi
Last recorded385,054 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 310176,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN48 FWR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 385,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underneath covered in mud & surface corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2024 384,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underneath covered in mud & surface corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2023 381,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underneath all covered in surface corrosion and underseal

Fail 27 Sep 2023 381,860 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Behind Cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underneath all covered in surface corrosion and underseal

Pass 4 Oct 2022 378,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All over (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underneath covered in underseal (Front to Back)

Fail 4 Oct 2022 378,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All over (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underneath covered in underseal (Front to Back)

Pass 6 Oct 2021 376,506 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 376,503 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 374,515 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 370,471 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 365,371 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 365,371 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 361,032 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 356,712 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 352,438 miles

Brake pipes covered in under seal

Fail 22 Aug 2015 352,422 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 8 Sep 2014 347,899 miles

ns and os front under wheel arch corroded adv osf step corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 347,898 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

ns and os front under wheel arch corroded adv osf step corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 341,299 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 341,293 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 336,179 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 336,179 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 331,883 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 327,526 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 324,105 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 324,105 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 320,020 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 320,009 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component 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 rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 315,493 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 315,493 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine has exessive oil leak on off side of engine

Pass 13 Sep 2006 307,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N48 FWR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 176,466 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 N48 FWR, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N48 FWR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 17 October 1995.

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