MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,207 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Prevent further corrosion of underside
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both faded (0.1 (b))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
oil leak
Bonnet safety catch missing
Hazards u/s: Pre 01/4/86
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower/lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both faded (0.1 (b))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust system insecure Centre. Clamp not secure (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill paneling near spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor/paneling repair near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lagging/lower. Backplate oil contaminated (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Bonnet safety catch missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Hazards u/s: Pre 01/4/86
Oil leak
Parking brake efficiency marginal; Offside brake effort only half of nearside
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both faded (0.1 (b))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust patched / bodged together (6.1.2 (a))
Tyres cracking
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower panel near spring anchor split (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Underside & rear of step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to old patch on underside & weld ends of patch continuosly (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear tyres cracking
Exhaust patched
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust patched
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced also has a plate welded but not contineusly (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades jamming (3.4 (b) (ii))
radiator insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front sill below drivers door step is severely corroded, not within any prescribed areas at time of test.
Oil leak
Whilst not completely insecure, both front seats have movement at their forward attachment points to the seat box - suspect bolts not correctly fitted.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 310?
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A506 KFD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 102,901 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 A506 KFD, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A506 KFD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 March 1984.
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