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F311 LOD

1989 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,279 mi
Last recorded33,279 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 310113,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF311 LOD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2008 33,279 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 33,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,827 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 32,827 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

minor leak around centre exhaust.

n/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly/thin on outer edge.

oil leak.

rear suspension/leaf springs corroding.

Pass 6 Dec 2005 32,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front+centre exhausts baffles noisey.

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

o/s/f brakke starting to bind.

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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F311 LOD 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 F311 LOD, 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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What year was F311 LOD registered?

F311 LOD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 21 March 1989.

Is F311 LOD safe to buy?

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