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N868 CNM

1995 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

213,475 mi
Last recorded213,475 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 310176,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN868 CNM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2009 213,475 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2008 211,033 miles

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

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

exessive play in rear prop shaft coupling

Fail 5 Mar 2008 210,443 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

exessive play in rear prop shaft coupling

Pass 8 Mar 2007 197,945 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 197,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 184,894 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 184,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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N868 CNM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N868 CNM, 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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N868 CNM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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