MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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