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F282 RHY

1989 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,959 mi
Last recorded154,959 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 310113,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF282 RHY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2007 154,959 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 154,959 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 149,287 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 149,277 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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F282 RHY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F282 RHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F282 RHY registered?

F282 RHY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 10 June 1989.

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