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EXZ 6443

1987 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,658 mi
Last recorded51,658 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 31084,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXZ 6443
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 51,658 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 51,658 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 50,758 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slighly dim but clearly visable

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 50,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 49,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 48,282 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 47,521 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 45,676 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil on NSR and OSR brake back plate.

Fail 27 Jun 2019 45,676 miles

Oil on NSR and OSR brake back plate.

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,796 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 44,796 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 42,935 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 41,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate covered in oil

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel removed from carrier

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 41,317 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Under vehicle (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate covered in oil

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel removed from carrier

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,736 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 39,733 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 39,251 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,999 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,056 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,253 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 36,150 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

p/a steering noisy

Fail 11 Feb 2009 36,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

p/a steering noisy

Pass 29 May 2007 35,724 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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EXZ 6443 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 EXZ 6443, 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 EXZ 6443 registered?

EXZ 6443 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 16 April 1987.

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