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S349 DBR

1998 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,141 mi
Last recorded181,141 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 310147,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS349 DBR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 181,141 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 181,141 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 174,107 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 159,001 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 143,582 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 133,829 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 133,793 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S349 DBR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 147,034 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 S349 DBR, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S349 DBR registered?

S349 DBR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S349 DBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S349 DBR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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