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M104 VAS

1994 Mercedes-benz 310

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,221 mi
Last recorded36,221 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 310187,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM104 VAS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 36,221 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 36,007 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill-AS PER MARKED (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wheel arch- AS PER MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill, Various location, AS PER MARKED (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wheel arch- AS PER MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill, Various location, AS PER MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor Pan, AS PER MARKED (3.1.9)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Riggers-Inner Sill, Various location, AS PER MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Dampness to offside rear brake backplate

Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,697 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,918 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,830 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 20,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 8,611 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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M104 VAS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M104 VAS, 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 M104 VAS registered?

M104 VAS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M104 VAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M104 VAS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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