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L817 EFR

1993 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,107 mi
Last recorded182,107 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 310181,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL817 EFR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 182,107 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 182,103 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 178,501 miles

brake pedal rubber getting worn

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded and flexes getting perished

brake pipes to rear cylinders getting corroded

engine oil leak

existing repairs to front chassis rails appear ok

front discs getting corroded

some corrosion both front understeps

some corrosion offside bulkhead

some play offside track rod end

some play steering box

Fail 2 Oct 2007 178,476 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

brake pedal rubber getting worn

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded and flexes getting perished

brake pipes to rear cylinders getting corroded

engine oil leak

existing repairs to front chassis rails appear ok

front discs getting corroded

some corrosion both front understeps

some corrosion offside bulkhead

some play offside track rod end

some play steering box

Pass 4 Oct 2006 171,832 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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L817 EFR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L817 EFR, 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 L817 EFR registered?

L817 EFR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 12 November 1993.

Is L817 EFR safe to buy?

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