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L144 WGG

1994 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

241,159 mi
Last recorded241,159 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 310187,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL144 WGG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 241,159 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 241,035 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 239,530 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 226,561 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 226,382 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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L144 WGG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 187,923 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 L144 WGG, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L144 WGG registered?

L144 WGG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 17 February 1994.

Is L144 WGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L144 WGG 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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