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L310 AVL

1994 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

85,254 mi
Last recorded85,254 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 28092,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL310 AVL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 85,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tail light cracked

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 85,199 miles

All suspension components heavily corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle under sealed, evidence of previous repairs and signs of corrosion to many places.

Fail 14 Jan 2022 85,190 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole to O/S floor within 30cm of seat mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holes within 30cm of suspension arm mounting points at both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S chassis leg holed and corroded at front at inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S chassis leg corroded and holed at front behind bumper. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All suspension components heavily corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle under sealed, evidence of previous repairs and signs of corrosion to many places.

Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,072 miles

All suspension components very heavily rusted

Fuel pipes rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 85,059 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis inner wing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis onto floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis liner wing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All suspension components very heavily rusted

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipes rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 84,697 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 84,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear floorpan corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 1 Mar 2018 84,375 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls badly perrished

Fail 21 Feb 2018 84,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped main to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar bracket mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls badly perrished

Pass 18 Nov 2016 83,796 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 83,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 83,217 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 83,170 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 82,783 miles

handbrake just passed

Pass 26 Oct 2013 82,036 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 81,184 miles

rear discs corroded and worn

Fail 6 Jul 2012 81,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

rear discs corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2011 80,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 78,937 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 10 Jun 2010 78,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 May 2009 76,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2009 76,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 73,849 miles

o/s rear tyre inner wall has cuts but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 28 Oct 2006 67,331 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2006 67,331 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?

Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
5,905
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,691
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,358
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,266
Headlamp aim too low 1,161
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L310 AVL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 92,434 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 280 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L310 AVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 280 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L310 AVL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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