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F146 ORV

1988 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,637 mi
Last recorded56,637 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 310121,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF146 ORV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 56,637 miles

repairs to corroded o/s/f chassis and rear of cab and bulk head covered in sealer

Pass 24 Sep 2019 56,480 miles

bulk head repairs covered in sealer

o/s/f chassis rail corroded

rear of cad floor corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,048 miles

exhaust pipe corroded with small holes

o/s/f chassis rail corroded

rear of cab floor corroded

repairs to bulk head covered in sealer

slight blow from exhaust manifold

Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,590 miles

o/s/f chassis rail corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,941 miles

both headlamp patterns poor

o/s/f chassis rail corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2014 54,895 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 54,890 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 54,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both front closeing pannals under bonnet corroded

foot brake travel

Fail 10 Jul 2013 54,861 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both front closeing pannals under bonnet corroded

foot brake travel

Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,926 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 53,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 53,402 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 53,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 52,704 miles

Advise front tyres starting to perish.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 52,704 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Advise front tyres starting to perish.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,518 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 52,518 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2007 522,275 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 522,272 miles

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

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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F146 ORV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F146 ORV, 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 F146 ORV registered?

F146 ORV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 5 August 1988.

Is F146 ORV safe to buy?

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