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J555 GKH

1991 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

187,192 mi
Last recorded187,192 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 310153,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 GKH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 187,192 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 186,837 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 186,562 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 185,500 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 181,828 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 179,779 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 176,809 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 170,574 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 164,848 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 164,844 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 163,885 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

o/s front inner wing badly corroded - not within 30cm of mounting points

Fail 11 Jan 2016 163,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join broken/loose behind flexible pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

o/s front inner wing badly corroded - not within 30cm of mounting points

Pass 9 Jan 2015 158,475 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 154,279 miles

off side front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear cross member near leg supports showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2014 154,279 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

off side front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear cross member near leg supports showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2014

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

Front Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

REAR CROSS MEMBER NEAR LEG SUPPORTS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 8 Jan 2013 154,003 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 154,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 153,556 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 153,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 152,212 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 150,333 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 150,333 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 146,822 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 146,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 146,092 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight leak on steering box

Pass 3 Jan 2007 145,192 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 142,752 miles

Nearside Lower Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Lower Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 142,752 miles

Nearside Lower Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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J555 GKH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 J555 GKH, 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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J555 GKH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 24 September 1991.

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