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A477 FAJ

1984 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,789 mi
Last recorded105,789 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2006
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 310102,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA477 FAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2006 105,789 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 105,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

bottom of both doors corroded

front corners of both wings corroded

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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A477 FAJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 102,901 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 A477 FAJ, 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 42 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 A477 FAJ registered?

A477 FAJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A477 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A477 FAJ shows 2 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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