MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,524 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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