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L35 SGK

1993 Mercedes-benz 310

Brown Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,636 mi
Last recorded219,636 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 310181,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL35 SGK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 219,636 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 218,655 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 218,358 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 218,346 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 216,780 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 216,780 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 SGK is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 in Brown with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SGK, 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 SGK registered?

L35 SGK is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L35 SGK safe to buy?

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