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G557 CAF

1990 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

292,373 mi
Last recorded292,373 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 310113,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG557 CAF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 292,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

bodywork corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

fuel cap seal perishing

signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

signs of run out on front and rear brakes

slight play in nearside and offside front suspension

Fail 2 May 2008 292,373 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

bodywork corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

fuel cap seal perishing

signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

signs of run out on front and rear brakes

slight play in nearside and offside front suspension

Pass 5 Apr 2007 292,360 miles

nearside front bulkhead severe corrosion

offside front tyre- inner edge worn

rear body chassis and outriggers- severe corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2007 292,355 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

nearside front bulkhead severe corrosion

offside front tyre- inner edge worn

rear body chassis and outriggers- severe corrosion

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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G557 CAF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 113,985 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 G557 CAF, 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 36 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 G557 CAF registered?

G557 CAF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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