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E343 FBY

1988 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

87,827 mi
Last recorded87,827 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 310121,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE343 FBY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2007 87,827 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 87,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2007 87,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front drag link end ball joint boot split

oil filler cap missing

rear seats/ seatbelts inadiquately mounted to the floor

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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E343 FBY is a 1988 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 1988 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 121,883 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 E343 FBY, 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 38 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 E343 FBY registered?

E343 FBY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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