MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
243,761 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings various holes (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working marker lamp (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings various holes (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Upper All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working marker lamp (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front 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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
dipstick missing
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
nearside mirror glass cracked
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
nearside mirror glass cracked
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
nearside mirror crack not affecting rear view
offside front bearing slightly rough
rear diff oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside mirror crack not affecting rear view
offside front bearing slightly rough
rear diff oil leak
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 310?
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N893 PVV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N893 PVV, 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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N893 PVV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 2 October 1995.
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