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H46 ELR

1990 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,474 mi
Last recorded28,474 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 310113,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH46 ELR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,474 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 15,971 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated rim rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2006 15,938 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 15,938 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2006 15,938 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brakes tobe tested when caliper leak repaired

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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H46 ELR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H46 ELR, 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 H46 ELR registered?

H46 ELR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H46 ELR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H46 ELR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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