MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
351,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 310?
Based on 12,640 MOT tests across 1,412 vehicles.
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L859 LOO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 in Yellow with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 L859 LOO, 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 L859 LOO registered?
L859 LOO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 11 August 1993.
Is L859 LOO safe to buy?
The MOT history for L859 LOO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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