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G718 RYJ

1989 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,556 mi
Last recorded179,556 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 310113,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG718 RYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 179,556 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 179,554 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2006 178,186 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 178,125 miles

Centre Front An item not tested (Manual)

Inner Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

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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G718 RYJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G718 RYJ, 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 G718 RYJ registered?

G718 RYJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 6 November 1989.

Is G718 RYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G718 RYJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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