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J234 UEC

1992 Mercedes-benz 310

Black Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,414 mi
Last recorded92,414 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 310140,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ234 UEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 92,414 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 84,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 78,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 70,064 miles

Nearside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not cleaning through swept area of windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 63,776 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 63,776 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working switch missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 60,988 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 60,988 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,454 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 57,385 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 54,822 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Mar 2018 54,822 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 51,557 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 51,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J234 UEC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310 in Black with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J234 UEC, 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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What year was J234 UEC registered?

J234 UEC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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