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L472 EDB

1993 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

321,603 mi
Last recorded321,603 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 310181,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL472 EDB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 321,603 miles

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

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

both doorstep outersills holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

both front,centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both side repeator lenses slightly damaged

front cross member slightly corroded

gearbox noisy

main beam fitted on a seperate switch on dash

nearside front inner flitch slightly corroded

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

slight play in nearside front king pin

slight play in steering box

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 17 Jul 2013 321,578 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both doorstep outersills holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

both front,centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both side repeator lenses slightly damaged

front cross member slightly corroded

gearbox noisy

main beam fitted on a seperate switch on dash

nearside front inner flitch slightly corroded

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

slight play in nearside front king pin

slight play in steering box

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 5 Mar 2013 321,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded

gearbox noisy

oil leak around engine

Pass 7 Feb 2012 315,613 miles

slight play in steering box

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front king pins have slight play

gearbox noisy

offsid rear cabin back panel requires further attention soon

offside doorstep outersill holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

rear cross member holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

Fail 16 Jan 2012 315,362 miles

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front king pins have slight play

gearbox noisy

offside doorstep outersill holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

rear cross member holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

slight play in steering box

Pass 17 Jan 2011 307,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

brake fluid loevel warning light on level on maximum

gearbox noisy

nearside bulkhead holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

offside back cabin panel slighty corroded

offside doorstep area holed and corroded but not inb perscribed area

Fail 11 Jan 2011 307,037 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

brake fluid loevel warning light on level on maximum

gearbox noisy

nearside bulkhead holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

offside back cabin panel slighty corroded

offside doorstep area holed and corroded but not inb perscribed area

Pass 16 Dec 2009 298,327 miles

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

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

drivers door handle requires attention soon

offside doorstep undersill holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

slight play in steering box

Fail 3 Dec 2009 298,179 miles

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

Offside Front 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door handle requires attention soon

offside doorstep undersill holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

slight play in steering box

Pass 12 Nov 2008 292,321 miles

Oil leak

several corrosion spots showing

slight play in steering box

Fail 6 Nov 2008 292,113 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

slight play in steering box

several corrosion spots showing

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2007 286,352 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet catch unable to open

slight damage o/s door mirror

Fail 31 Aug 2006 274,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n.s front tyre 3mm tread depth.

o/s dipped beam pattern weak.

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 274,675 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n.s front tyre 3mm tread depth.

o/s dipped beam pattern weak.

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

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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L472 EDB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L472 EDB, 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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L472 EDB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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