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H185 DKH

1991 Mercedes-benz 310

Cream Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,587 mi
Last recorded199,587 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 310153,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH185 DKH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 199,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n s f under bonnet n s f and o s f upper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

rear number plate light dull

slight play n s f king pin

slight play o s r half shaft bearing

structure corroding

Pass 17 May 2023 199,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n s f and o s f upper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight play n s f king pin

slight play o s r half shaft bearing

underside corroding

Fail 4 Apr 2023 199,561 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 front and rear covers (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged due to corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n s f and o s f upper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight play n s f king pin

slight play o s r half shaft bearing

underside corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2021 199,496 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 199,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

free play in steering box and weeping fluid slightly

slight free play in both front king pins

surface corrosion to chassis and components

Fail 8 Jul 2020 199,439 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember. and both rear chassis legs various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

free play in steering box and weeping fluid slightly

slight free play in both front king pins

surface corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 28 Jun 2019 199,320 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

general chassis corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2018 199,239 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush o/s and n/s spring bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 198,937 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush o/s and n/s spring bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 196,721 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion, both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front springs n/s & o/s (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 196,642 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator lens damaged, sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion, both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front springs n/s & o/s (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 193,703 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 193,660 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 191,336 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)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 191,336 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 185,719 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 183,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust to gearbox mounting / clamp in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 183,068 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust to gearbox mounting / clamp in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2011 176,697 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play in steering box

tail pipe holed

Pass 18 May 2011 176,697 miles

slight play in steering box

tail pipe holed

Pass 6 Apr 2010 175,728 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 175,713 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 175,581 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 175,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 172,525 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 172,521 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 255,863 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 255,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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H185 DKH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 310 in Cream with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 153,780 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 H185 DKH, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H185 DKH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 16 April 1991.

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