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J273 RJO

1992 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,100 mi
Last recorded65,100 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 310140,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ273 RJO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 65,100 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 61,066 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 61,066 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 55,894 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 55,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 54,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front showing signs of wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres have several cuts within the tread areas. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 54,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front showing signs of wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres have several cuts within the tread areas. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 21,002 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jul 2017 18,892 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 18,892 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 16,163 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 15,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 13,048 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 9,710 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 9,710 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 7,030 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 6,736 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 5,789 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 5,263 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 4,680 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 4,661 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 4,651 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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J273 RJO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J273 RJO, 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 J273 RJO registered?

J273 RJO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 14 April 1992.

Is J273 RJO safe to buy?

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