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L479 UGF

1993 Mercedes-benz 310

Yellow Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,159 mi
Last recorded134,159 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 310181,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL479 UGF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 134,159 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 133,600 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 133,583 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,269 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 132,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 131,889 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 131,881 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 131,044 miles

off side rear fog lamp damaged so replacement advised.

Fail 25 Apr 2006 131,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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L479 UGF is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 in Yellow with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L479 UGF, 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 L479 UGF registered?

L479 UGF is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 23 September 1993.

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