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F514 FPW

1988 Mercedes-benz 310

Red Petrol 2276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,773 mi
Last recorded28,773 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 310121,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF514 FPW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,276cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 28,773 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 28,773 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 28,503 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 28,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt missing centre (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 27,175 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 26,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

prop shaft sliding joint boot split

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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F514 FPW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 310 in Red with a 2,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F514 FPW, 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 F514 FPW registered?

F514 FPW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is F514 FPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F514 FPW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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