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E937 ONG

1987 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,235 mi
Last recorded65,235 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 31084,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE937 ONG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 65,235 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both rear lamps and no plate lamp damaged

near side door mirror glass held on with tape

Fail 18 May 2010 65,214 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both rear lamps and no plate lamp damaged

near side door mirror glass held on with tape

Pass 28 Apr 2008 64,228 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 62,261 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 622,661 miles

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

Inner Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 62,250 miles

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

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

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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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E937 ONG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E937 ONG, 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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E937 ONG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 9 November 1987.

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