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J605 LMW

1991 Mercedes-benz 310

Red Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,720 mi
Last recorded58,720 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 310153,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ605 LMW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 58,720 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 56,136 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 52,802 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 51,481 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 51,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 45,601 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 45,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Plates are tack welded only. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Plates are tack welded only. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt From steering box . (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering locking device missing Split pin missing from ball joint securing nut. (Arm from steering box) (2.1.3 (d))

Corrosion nearside inner wing area.

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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J605 LMW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 310 in Red with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J605 LMW, 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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What year was J605 LMW registered?

J605 LMW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J605 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J605 LMW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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