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C945 AEU

1985 Mercedes-benz 310

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

177,906 mi
Last recorded177,906 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 31096,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC945 AEU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 177,906 miles

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

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

n/s front brake slightly binding

o/s and n/s head lamp reflectors discoloured

Fail 13 Apr 2018 177,906 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side panel (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side panel (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s front brake slightly binding

o/s and n/s head lamp reflectors discoloured

Pass 26 May 2017 177,424 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 177,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 176,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

n/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 25 May 2016 176,067 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

n/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2015 174,945 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 172,317 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 172,310 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 169,526 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 169,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2010 169,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 May 2009 164,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 May 2009 164,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 163,280 miles

Oil leak

offside top marker light not working

Fail 3 Jun 2008 163,280 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside top marker light not working

Pass 13 Apr 2007 158,070 miles

OIL DEPOSITS PRESENT ON REAR OFFSIDE BRAKE.. BACKPLATE.

Fail 3 Apr 2007 158,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

OIL DEPOSITS PRESENT ON O/S REAR BRAKE BACKPLATE

Pass 27 Apr 2006 155,095 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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C945 AEU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 310 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 C945 AEU, 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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C945 AEU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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