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A4 BFV

1986 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

44,981 mi
Last recorded44,981 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 31093,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 BFV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 44,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve - rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases whole system deteriorated / patched up (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper marker light not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished / over 10 years old /advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front valance corroded / both front inner arches holed and corroded / not within load bearing point

Pass 30 May 2024 44,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve - rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust heavily patched up / deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Upper marker light not working

Nearside Rear light lens tapped up

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front valance / front chassis have slight corrsion

throttle sticking / advise repair

Fail 30 May 2024 44,973 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve - rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust heavily patched up / deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Upper marker light not working

Nearside Rear light lens tapped up

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front valance / front chassis have slight corrsion

reverse light not working

throttle sticking / advise repair

Pass 31 May 2023 44,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper marker light not working

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front doors tapped up

front valance / front chassis have slight corrsion

revese light not working

Fail 19 May 2023 44,941 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper marker light not working

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front doors tapped up

front valance / front chassis have slight corrsion

revese light not working

Pass 23 May 2022 44,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear near rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2022 44,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear near rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2022 44,877 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation slower application lower effort n/s346kg o/s527kg imbalance35% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 44,874 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer seam split (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested excessive smoke and exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way aim incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 44,849 miles

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

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

Central Front Upper exhaust/manifold leak minor but noisy

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub cap concealing wheel fixings

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub cap concealing wheel fixings

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (centre to rear brake load valve section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake load valve to brake hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear hub cap concealing wheel fixings

Fail 13 Jul 2020 44,797 miles

Emissions not tested unable to obtain idle speed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall severely cracked exposing inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub cap concealing wheel fixings

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub cap concealing wheel fixings

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (centre to rear brake load valve section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake load valve to brake hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear hub cap concealing wheel fixings

Pass 5 Jul 2019 44,518 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center to rear load brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake load valve to o/s/r flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel trims fitted to n/s/f o/s/f & o/s/r covering/concealing wheel fixings ie nuts/bolts

Fail 20 May 2019 44,483 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leaking from excessively corroded rigid brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position offside and nearside bonnet hinges are detached from vehicle structure(serious corrosion) (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead complete corroded along its entire engine bay width and within brake component mounting prescribed area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 43,244 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 43,244 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 42,642 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 42,642 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 42,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead next to steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/14c (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,073 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside upper front side light not working

slight side wall break-up to offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2015 41,175 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 41,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s front upper side light not working

s w b to n/s & o/s front & o/s rear tyres

Pass 11 Apr 2014 39,507 miles

slight s w b to n/s & o/s front & o/s rear tyres

Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,948 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 38,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,901 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 36,901 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,482 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 35,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 32,840 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,664 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front high ligt not working

Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,106 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,919 miles

front and rear number plate backing starting to deteriorate.

Fail 13 Apr 2007 29,886 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

front and rear number backings starting to fade.

Pass 12 May 2006 29,204 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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A4 BFV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 93,148 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A4 BFV, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A4 BFV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 3 June 1986.

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