CarVerify

Free Car Check

E967 ELY

1987 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Petrol 2299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

77,502 mi
Last recorded77,502 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 31084,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE967 ELY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2008 77,502 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 77,498 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front bumper not fully secured at near side and off side

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Dec 2007 77,094 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 77,088 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

n/s and o/s steps slightly corroded

nearside spring mount slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2006 76,949 miles

HORN SWITCH ON DASH..ODOMETER FAULTY..STONE CHIP/SLIGHT CRACK ON O/S bottom screen.O/S/R back plate damp.N/S/F bumper loose.O/S/R out rigger corroded.wheel arches corroded.various corrosion.

Fail 5 Dec 2006 76,949 miles

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

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

Odometer inop..

Fail 29 Nov 2006 76,949 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Stone chip on O/S bottom of screen.N/S/F bumper loose.O/S/R back plate damp.O/S/R out rigger corroded.Wheel arches coroded.Various corrosion.

Pass 25 Nov 2005 76,743 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 76,741 miles

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

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in both king pins.oil leaks.N/S wiper rubber slightly split.Horn switch fitted on dash.

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
Full Mercedes-benz 310 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E967 ELY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 E967 ELY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E967 ELY?

You can check the full history of E967 ELY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E967 ELY registered?

E967 ELY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E967 ELY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E967 ELY shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E967 ELY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E967 ELY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.