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H789 NON

1991 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

286,014 mi
Last recorded286,014 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 310153,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH789 NON
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 286,014 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 286,014 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

can not open bonnet

Pass 15 Jun 2012 285,574 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 285,574 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 284,984 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 284,984 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 98,636 miles

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

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

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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H789 NON is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 153,780 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 H789 NON, 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 35 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 H789 NON registered?

H789 NON is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 13 May 1991.

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The MOT history for H789 NON 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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