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D859 ALN

1987 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,306 mi
Last recorded86,306 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 31084,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD859 ALN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2007 86,306 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 86,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 84,805 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 84,792 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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D859 ALN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 84,310 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 D859 ALN, 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 39 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 D859 ALN registered?

D859 ALN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 10 February 1987.

Is D859 ALN safe to buy?

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