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C987 HGN

1985 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,227 mi
Last recorded99,227 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 31096,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC987 HGN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 99,227 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 98,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 98,663 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 97,099 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 97,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 95,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 95,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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C987 HGN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C987 HGN, 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 C987 HGN registered?

C987 HGN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 15 October 1985.

Is C987 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C987 HGN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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