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L35 BPA

1993 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,122 mi
Last recorded228,122 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 310181,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL35 BPA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2008 228,122 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 223,629 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 212,520 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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L35 BPA is a 1993 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 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 L35 BPA, 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 L35 BPA registered?

L35 BPA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 16 September 1993.

Is L35 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L35 BPA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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