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L348 ATA

1993 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

307,798 mi
Last recorded307,798 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 310181,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL348 ATA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 307,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various places (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & nearside front (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 306,651 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 306,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 304,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 304,825 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 304,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front bumper damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2010 299,738 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 299,738 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 294,417 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 290,969 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 290,969 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 289,322 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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L348 ATA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L348 ATA, 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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L348 ATA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 10 August 1993.

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