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J561 GTP

1991 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

366,354 mi
Last recorded366,354 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 310153,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ561 GTP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 366,354 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 362,939 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 362,923 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 360,931 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 360,835 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside step corroded but not adversely affecting braking and steering

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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J561 GTP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 153,780 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 J561 GTP, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J561 GTP registered?

J561 GTP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J561 GTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J561 GTP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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