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M390 SGS

1994 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,586 mi
Last recorded124,586 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 310187,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM390 SGS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2019 124,586 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch chalked (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch chalked (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 124,498 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 124,440 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 124,439 miles

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 124,325 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 124,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated on rear differential (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 124,226 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 124,169 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 124,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

corrosion to o/s/f and centre rear brake flexi hose ferrules

slight brake bind to both rear

Pass 29 Jan 2013 123,621 miles

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 30 Jan 2012 123,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2011 122,942 miles

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2010 122,787 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 122,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 26 Jan 2009 122,634 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 121,933 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 121,743 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 121,705 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn.

front brake pads low.

o/s/r upper shock absorbeer bush worn to limit.

play in n/s track rod end to limit.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 120,999 miles

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

handbrake effort on limit-16%

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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M390 SGS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M390 SGS, 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 M390 SGS registered?

M390 SGS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 2 December 1994.

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