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L269 FOA

1994 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

303,394 mi
Last recorded303,394 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 310187,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL269 FOA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2007 303,394 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

1, BODYWORK TATTY EXCESSIVELY SO. †2,CHIP IN SCREEN O/S CLOSE TO LIMIT. †3,REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT. †4, REAR BUMPER END CAPS INSECURE.

Fail 28 Sep 2006 298,484 miles

1,BODYWORK TATTY. †2,THROTTLE HEAVY. †3,C/BEARING MOUNT WORN. †4,RAD PANEL SUPPORT CORROSIVE. †5,EXHAUST INTERMIDIATE FLEX SLIGHT BLOW.

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 298,484 miles

1,BODYWORK TATTY. †2,THROTTLE HEAVY. †3,C/BEARING MOUNT WORN. †4,RAD PANEL SUPPORT CORROSIVE. †5,EXHAUST INTERMIDIATE FLEX SLIGHT BLOW.

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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L269 FOA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L269 FOA, 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 L269 FOA registered?

L269 FOA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L269 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L269 FOA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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