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F985 YFR

1989 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,692 mi
Last recorded78,692 miles
Recorded on8 May 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 310113,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF985 YFR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2006 78,692 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 78,644 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 78,491 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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F985 YFR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F985 YFR, 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 F985 YFR registered?

F985 YFR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 21 March 1989.

Is F985 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F985 YFR shows 3 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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