MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,140 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion chassis and axles (6.1.B.2)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Body has slight corrosion chassis and axles (6.1.B.2)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp insecure Both (1.7.3)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all brake pipes rusty
exhaustb rusty
some play in steering
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all brake pipes and brake hose ferrules corroded
engine bay corroded
exhaust system corroded
interior engine cover missing
unable to see front brake pads properly
vehicle underside corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all brake pipes and brake hose ferrules corroded
engine bay corroded
exhaust system corroded
interior engine cover missing
unable to see front brake pads properly
vehicle underside corroded
n.s.f inner wheel arch corroded
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all brake pipes rusty
all suspension componants rusty
brake pedal box area repaired
engine bay corroded
exhaust system rubber mounts deteriorated
nearside front tyre starting to crack and perish
vehicle underside corroded
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all brake pipes rusty
all suspension componants rusty
brake pedal box area repaired
engine bay corroded
exhaust system rubber mounts deteriorated
n.s.f inner wheel arch corroded
vehicle underside corroded
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre exhaust mount broken
Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside front tyre sidewall starting to perish
Slight play steering box
offside front leaf spring has slight play in anchor point
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
center exhaust mount broken
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine bay corroded
n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 310?
Based on 12,640 MOT tests across 1,412 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
C988 KBE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 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 C988 KBE, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of C988 KBE?
You can check the full history of C988 KBE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was C988 KBE registered?
C988 KBE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 September 1985.
Is C988 KBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for C988 KBE shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C988 KBE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C988 KBE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.