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F828 OLR

1988 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,163 mi
Last recorded156,163 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 310121,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF828 OLR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 156,163 miles

corrosion around underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Nov 2009 156,037 miles

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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r lower seal corroded

slight corrosion around o/s/r chassis

Pass 27 Nov 2008 152,533 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 152,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust blowing

gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2007 148,332 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 148,330 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 143,240 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 143,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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F828 OLR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F828 OLR, 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 F828 OLR registered?

F828 OLR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 16 November 1988.

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