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J556 WTW

1992 Mercedes-benz 310

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,065 mi
Last recorded181,065 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 310140,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ556 WTW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 181,065 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 181,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear marker lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Some corrosion in bulkhead

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2007 177,296 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 177,296 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 173,086 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F outer body mountings to chassis are starting to crack.

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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J556 WTW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310 in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J556 WTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J556 WTW registered?

J556 WTW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 6 January 1992.

Is J556 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J556 WTW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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