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L343 ROT

1993 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

261,700 mi
Last recorded261,700 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 310181,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL343 ROT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 261,700 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 255,621 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 254,143 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 250,400 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 250,400 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 249,663 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 249,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust loose at front joint

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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L343 ROT is a 1993 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 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 181,906 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 L343 ROT, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L343 ROT registered?

L343 ROT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 17 August 1993.

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