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F461 FTA

1988 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

268,518 mi
Last recorded268,518 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 310121,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF461 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 268,518 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 868,305 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 268,009 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH FRONT (5.1.2 (b) (i))

CORROSION ON N/S/F/ WING

Fail 30 Jun 2020 268,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play requires adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play requires adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on body

Pass 18 Oct 2018 287,610 miles

Corrosion to bodywork at front

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 267,018 miles

Corrosion to bodywork at front

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 267,018 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Corrosion to bodywork at front

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 266,775 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 266,753 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 266,028 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F Tyres are perrished

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 266,028 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S/F and N/S/F Tyres are perrished

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 263,302 miles

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

O/S/R Upper indicator not working

Pass 26 Aug 2011 261,267 miles

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

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

Drivers seat has slight movement on the runners

Pass 17 Aug 2010 259,983 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 259,287 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 257,927 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 257,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 257,830 miles

inbalance on front axle on max of 25%

rate of application on rear axle on max of 25%

Pass 10 Oct 2005 257,533 miles

o/s/r and n/s/f brakes binding slightly

slight blow from front silencer/plugged for now

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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F461 FTA 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 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F461 FTA, 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 F461 FTA registered?

F461 FTA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 4 August 1988.

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