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A979 HLT

1984 Mercedes-benz 310

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,541 mi
Last recorded111,541 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 310102,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA979 HLT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 111,541 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

excessive welding repairs & surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 13 Feb 2018 111,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

excessive welding repairs & surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2017 110,223 miles

Front corrosion on inner arches both sides under bonnet

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear inner sill areas corroded

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front has corrosion on underside of step

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on lower front panel by grill area

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 109,194 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front foot step corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front foot step corroded

Offside Rear inner body corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 107,360 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 106,784 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer side wall (not down to cords)

Rear brakes have excessive imbalance

Fail 10 May 2012 106,770 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear brakes have excessive imbalance

Pass 4 May 2011 106,474 miles

slight corrosion on front cross member

slight corrosion on nearside front inner wing panel

slight corrosion on offside front step

Pass 15 May 2010 105,822 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2009 104,476 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 103,948 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 103,935 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 102,273 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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A979 HLT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 310 in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 A979 HLT, 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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A979 HLT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 6 January 1984.

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