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150,428 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front steps corroded not within structual point
offside rear tyre deteriorated
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front steps corroded not within structual point
offside rear tyre deteriorated
exhaust centre section has a mounting not supporting the exhaust system
nearside rear tyre has 3mm tread
off and nearside rear outriggers corroded
offside front seat belt webbing slightly frayed
offside front step corroded
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
exhaust centre section has a mounting not supporting the exhaust system
nearside rear tyre has 3mm tread
off and nearside rear outriggers corroded
offside front seat belt webbing slightly frayed
offside front step corroded
1 exhaust mounting missing
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight bfluffing drivers seat belt
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 exhaust mounting missing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight bfluffing drivers seat belt
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
corrosion underside/chassis
lift in offside king pin thrust
replacment of front brake discs
rust in offside step
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion underside/chassis
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
corrosion underside/chassis
exhaust system corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
corrosion underside/chassis
front discs corroded
offside front headlight lense damaged
rear exhaust mounting broken
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
corrosion underside/chassis
front discs corroded
offside front headlight lense damaged
rear exhaust mounting broken
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
exhaust system corroded
offside headlight lense damaged
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
rear tyres slightly deteriorated
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
exhaust system corroded
offside headlight lense damaged
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
rear tyres slightly deteriorated
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
corrosion underside/chassis
offside headlamp lens cracked
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
corrosion underside/chassis
offside headlamp lens cracked
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
offside headlamp lens cracked
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
offside headlamp lens cracked
as previous vt32
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
corrosion around brake servo mount
corrosion of underside/chassis
diesel around fuel tank but no visible leak observed
front exhaust bracket broken
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
exhaust tail pipe corroding
slight rear brake imbalance
surface corrosion to nearside front bulkhead
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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F42 XFX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.
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 F42 XFX, 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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F42 XFX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 3 May 1989.
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