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E816 FPL

1988 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,470 mi
Last recorded5,470 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 310121,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE816 FPL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2010 5,470 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 1,723 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 183,448 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 184,296 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 179,517 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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E816 FPL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 E816 FPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E816 FPL registered?

E816 FPL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 26 February 1988.

Is E816 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E816 FPL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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