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M431 BLO

1994 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,701 mi
Last recorded63,701 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 310187,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM431 BLO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 63,701 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal/grease covered throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Lower centre windscreen damaged.

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured inside arch (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2024 63,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal/grease covered throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Lower centre windscreen damaged.

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured inside arch (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2023 61,475 miles

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

Grease front stubs: slight lift nearside front.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside rear brake imbalance/lag marginal

Fail 14 Sep 2023 61,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Grease front stubs: slight lift nearside front.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 60,372 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging/lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

track rod end dust covers deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2021 57,640 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 57,362 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 53,529 miles

Exhaust tail-pipe corroded

Nearside rear brake imbalance marginal

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 47,571 miles

Nearside rear brake imbalance / lag marginal

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,435 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp Offside rear upper lamp unit. (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear upper indicator inoperative.

Nearside upper side repeater inoperative.

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt At nearside & offside front. (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 40,435 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Edge on body trim. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens damaged. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Edge on body trim. (6.1.C.1)

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp Offside rear upper lamp unit. (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear upper indicator inoperative.

Nearside upper side repeater inoperative.

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt At nearside & offside front. (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,880 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 34,863 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,590 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,418 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,363 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,936 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 33,936 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,720 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,471 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,387 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,288 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,144 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 30,972 miles

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 30,972 miles

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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M431 BLO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M431 BLO, 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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M431 BLO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 10 October 1994.

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