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L658 XLO

1994 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

258,567 mi
Last recorded258,567 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 310187,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL658 XLO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2009 258,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

extensive corrosion throughout underside of vehicle and on body to chassis mountings. wear in steering box, front brake discs nad pads worn.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 250,885 miles

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

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

various chassis sections front to rear (o/s n/s) surface corrosion.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 241,503 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 241,319 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 225,453 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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L658 XLO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 187,923 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 L658 XLO, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L658 XLO registered?

L658 XLO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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