CarVerify

Free Car Check

L319 GCP

1993 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

243,812 mi
Last recorded243,812 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 310181,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL319 GCP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 243,812 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 243,812 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 242,848 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 242,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 240,790 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 240,644 miles

Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 238,048 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 238,048 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 236,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full Mercedes-benz 310 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L319 GCP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 181,906 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 L319 GCP, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L319 GCP?

You can check the full history of L319 GCP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L319 GCP registered?

L319 GCP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 10 December 1993.

Is L319 GCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L319 GCP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L319 GCP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L319 GCP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.