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A465 VMR

1983 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,277 mi
Last recorded184,277 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 31089,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA465 VMR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 184,277 miles

corrosion building up at near side rear and off side rear spring hanger longitudinal members

front passenger seat not fully secured

near side front inner wing corroded and holed

Pass 15 Nov 2007 182,851 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

passenger door exterior push button slightly stiff

Pass 16 Nov 2006 179,395 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 163,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 162,712 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 160,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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A465 VMR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 89,631 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 A465 VMR, 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 43 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 A465 VMR registered?

A465 VMR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 5 September 1983.

Is A465 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A465 VMR shows 6 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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