MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,107 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 310?
Based on 12,640 MOT tests across 1,412 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for L817 EFR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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