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L443 CVU

1993 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

334,983 mi
Last recorded334,983 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 310181,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL443 CVU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 334,983 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2013 334,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2012 328,000 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 317,604 miles

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside mirror cracked

Fail 18 Oct 2011 317,604 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside mirror cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2010 305,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 292,169 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 292,161 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 281,570 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 264,760 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back of cab corroded not proscribed

Pass 19 Mar 2007 245,195 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 220,313 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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L443 CVU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L443 CVU, 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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L443 CVU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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