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H438 UNH

1990 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

218,091 mi
Last recorded218,091 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 310113,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH438 UNH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 218,091 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 217,906 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 217,307 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 217,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 216,238 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 215,150 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 213,922 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 211,923 miles

advise n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2007 208,858 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 204,824 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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H438 UNH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 H438 UNH, 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 H438 UNH registered?

H438 UNH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 8 October 1990.

Is H438 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H438 UNH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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