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A12 TRW

1992 Mercedes-benz 310

Beige Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,907 mi
Last recorded164,907 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 310140,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 TRW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 164,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar "D" bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 164,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Power steering pump leaking covered n/s suspension in fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm from steering box to interconnecting arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect projected image for continental setting (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar "D" bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 159,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 155,690 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 151,923 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 145,970 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 145,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 140,655 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim adjusters fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stone chip to windscreen

Fail 18 Jan 2021 140,626 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim adjusters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2020 136,241 miles

Headlamp aim adjusters fitted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stone chip to windscreen

Fail 22 Jan 2020 136,239 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim adjusters fitted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2019 129,958 miles

headlamp aim adjusters fitted at time of test

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 4 Feb 2019 129,948 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

headlamp aim adjusters fitted at time of test

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2018 122,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp aim adjusters fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Mar 2018 122,729 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp aim adjusters fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2017 115,080 miles

Nearside centre marker light not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

head lamp masks fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2017 115,043 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads not visible through wheels

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp aim deflectors fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 104,023 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads not visible through wheels

headlamp aim deflectors fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2015 97,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads not visible through wheels

headlamp deflectors fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2014 92,260 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

left hand drive headlights fitted with deflectors

rear seats not in use

Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,118 miles

all braking system damp? (brake bleeding)

brakes not visible through wheels

left hand drive headlights fitted

o/s/f track rod end boot deteriorated

rear seats not in use

steering arm balljoint boot deteriorated

tow bar removed

Fail 27 Mar 2013 88,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

all braking system damp? (brake bleeding)

brakes not visible through wheels

o/s/f track rod end boot deteriorated

rear seats not in use

steering arm balljoint boot deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2012 84,870 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust Deteriorated.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 73,290 miles

both front tyres has slight uneven tread wear

Fail 23 Jun 2008 73,247 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres has slight uneven tread wear

Pass 2 Jul 2007 73,096 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 72,714 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres has uneven tread wear

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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A12 TRW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310 in Beige with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 140,655 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 A12 TRW, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A12 TRW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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