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B819 GDP

1985 Mercedes-benz 310

Yellow Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,723 mi
Last recorded162,723 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 31096,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB819 GDP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2007 162,723 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 162,716 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 159,209 miles

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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B819 GDP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 310 in Yellow with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.7% with a typical mileage of 96,802 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B819 GDP, 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 41 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 B819 GDP registered?

B819 GDP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 7 March 1985.

Is B819 GDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B819 GDP shows 3 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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