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164,907 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar "D" bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Power steering pump leaking covered n/s suspension in fluid (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm from steering box to interconnecting arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect projected image for continental setting (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar "D" bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim adjusters fitted
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Stone chip to windscreen
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim adjusters fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stone chip to windscreen
Headlamp aim adjusters fitted
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Stone chip to windscreen
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Headlamp aim adjusters fitted
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Stone chip to windscreen
headlamp aim adjusters fitted at time of test
stone chip to windscreen
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
headlamp aim adjusters fitted at time of test
stone chip to windscreen
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
headlamp aim adjusters fitted at time of test
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
headlamp aim adjusters fitted at time of test
Nearside centre marker light not working
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
head lamp masks fitted
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake pads not visible through wheels
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
headlamp aim deflectors fitted
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake pads not visible through wheels
headlamp aim deflectors fitted at time of test
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake pads not visible through wheels
headlamp deflectors fitted
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
left hand drive headlights fitted with deflectors
rear seats not in use
all braking system damp? (brake bleeding)
brakes not visible through wheels
left hand drive headlights fitted
o/s/f track rod end boot deteriorated
rear seats not in use
steering arm balljoint boot deteriorated
tow bar removed
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
all braking system damp? (brake bleeding)
brakes not visible through wheels
o/s/f track rod end boot deteriorated
rear seats not in use
steering arm balljoint boot deteriorated
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust Deteriorated.
both front tyres has slight uneven tread wear
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres has slight uneven tread wear
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
both front tyres has uneven tread wear
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 310?
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A12 TRW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310 in Beige with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 140,655 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 TRW, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A12 TRW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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