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N815 DRV

1995 Mercedes-benz 310

Yellow Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,272 mi
Last recorded180,272 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 310176,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN815 DRV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 180,272 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 180,252 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 174,084 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 173,976 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 166,070 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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N815 DRV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 in Yellow with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 N815 DRV, 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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What year was N815 DRV registered?

N815 DRV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 8 August 1995.

Is N815 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N815 DRV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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