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M256 SWL

1994 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,534 mi
Last recorded192,534 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 310187,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM256 SWL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 192,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 192,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 189,387 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 183,926 miles

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front steering box trackrod end rubber boot split

offside rear light lense cracked

Fail 10 Nov 2008 183,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front steering box trackrod end rubber boot split

offside rear light lense cracked

Fail 9 Nov 2007 179,117 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 179,117 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 173,712 miles

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

both front tyres showing signs of cracking in tread and walls

both o/s and n/s mid rear outriggers showing signs of rust

Fail 10 Nov 2006 173,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front tyres showing signs of cracking in tread and walls

both o/s and n/s mid rear outriggers showing signs of rusting

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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M256 SWL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M256 SWL, 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 M256 SWL registered?

M256 SWL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is M256 SWL safe to buy?

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