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BNZ 7014

1992 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

128,694 mi
Last recorded128,694 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 310140,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 7014
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 128,694 miles

Central -prop shaft spline join exposed

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced -step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced -step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 128,694 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central -prop shaft spline join exposed

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced -step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced -step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 127,716 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Nearside Rear inner sil corroded

Offside Front Driver seat slight play

Offside Rear Inner sil corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 127,238 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat slight play

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear both leaf springs corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2024 127,237 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat slight play

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear both leaf springs corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 125,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 123,627 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 123,593 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

low effort rear service brakes

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 122,650 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 122,625 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 121,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 120,042 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 118,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 115,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak nearside rear hub

Pass 18 Feb 2015 111,375 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Feb 2015 111,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 May 2014 109,585 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 109,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 107,715 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 107,715 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2012

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 107,054 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 107,054 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 106,837 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 105,099 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 28 Mar 2009 105,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

slight play in steering box

Pass 12 Nov 2007 104,231 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 96,276 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 96,217 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 84,741 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 84,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BNZ 7014 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 BNZ 7014, 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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BNZ 7014 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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