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A12 CUX

1983 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,866 mi
Last recorded92,866 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 31089,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 CUX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 92,866 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 92,856 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,748 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 92,714 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 92,292 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,890 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 91,700 miles

cracks in front tyre treads

Pass 12 Mar 2016 90,557 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 90,550 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 90,550 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 90,505 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 90,489 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 90,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 90,301 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 89,631 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 89,254 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 88,999 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 87,271 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 86,067 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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A12 CUX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 89,631 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 A12 CUX, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 CUX registered?

A12 CUX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 17 November 1983.

Is A12 CUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 CUX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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