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L824 LFL

1993 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

422,901 mi
Last recorded422,901 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 310181,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL824 LFL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 422,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources + loose (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in nearside and offside front king pins

Pass 24 Nov 2023 401,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 380,182 miles

both front wings corroded

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2021 356,506 miles

both front wings corroded

exhaust in poor condition

fuel filler neck damp

slight play in nearside and offside king pins

Pass 11 Nov 2020 331,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 312,775 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 299,692 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 299,566 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 294,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside step corroded

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

Offside step corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 278,798 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 278,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front spring mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front steps corroded

out riggers corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2015 266,254 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 264,843 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion from front wing to rear wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion from front wing to rear wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 250,800 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 250,740 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 239,299 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 239,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 226,196 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 209,411 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 209,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 194,245 miles

chassia in poor condition

earth faults wiv rear lights

flexi brake hoses in poor condition

n/s inner wing in poor condition

n/s step in poor condition

o/s front track rod end worn

poor beam pattern from n/s headlamp

slight play in rear wheelbearings

Pass 16 Nov 2009 188,854 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 185,217 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 180,867 miles

advanced lift in n/s king pin

l/s/valve pivt bush worn

rear s/absr bushes in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2006 177,538 miles

corrosion forming front to rear brake pipes

lift in n/s king pin(vehicle presented with freshly greased pins)

load sense valve arm advanced wear

n/s/r s/absr bushes in poor condition

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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L824 LFL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L824 LFL, 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 L824 LFL registered?

L824 LFL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 5 August 1993.

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