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A837 JLT

1984 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,584 mi
Last recorded96,584 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 310102,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA837 JLT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2007 96,584 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 96,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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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A837 JLT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A837 JLT, 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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What year was A837 JLT registered?

A837 JLT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 25 April 1984.

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