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J311 GGA

1991 Mercedes-benz 310

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,603 mi
Last recorded45,603 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2008
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 310153,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ311 GGA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2008 45,603 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fault noted on horn(working at time of test)

o/s head lamp cracked and wedged to adjust

Fail 12 Dec 2007 45,599 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,308 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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J311 GGA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 310 in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J311 GGA, 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 J311 GGA registered?

J311 GGA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J311 GGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J311 GGA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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