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C52 FBW

1986 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

120,524 mi
Last recorded120,524 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 31093,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC52 FBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2006 120,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 120,524 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 120,472 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Exhaust leak from manifold area

N/S handbrake cable poor condition

Signs of fluid around O/S/R brake back plate

Stone chip in windscreen

play in O/S/F king pin

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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C52 FBW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C52 FBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C52 FBW registered?

C52 FBW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 6 March 1986.

Is C52 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C52 FBW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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