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F178 KYJ

1989 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,380 mi
Last recorded42,380 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 310113,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF178 KYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 42,380 miles

Nearside Rear Lower All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Lower All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Upper All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 42,233 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 42,225 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm from steering box to hub (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm from steering box to hub (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 41,652 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 41,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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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F178 KYJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 113,202 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 F178 KYJ, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F178 KYJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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