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J651 RNH

1992 Mercedes-benz 310

Purple Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,679 mi
Last recorded165,679 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 310140,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ651 RNH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 165,679 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 165,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 154,984 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 154,984 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 142,623 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 142,616 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 25 May 2007 128,879 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 128,870 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 125,134 miles

Exhaust getting weak and blowing slightly.

Offside front chassis rail in poor condition.

Offside of bulkhead (below brakes servo) corroding.

Fail 12 Jun 2006 125,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust tail pipe getting weak and blowing slightly.

Offside front chassis rail in poor condition.

Offside of bulkhead (below brakes servo) corroding.

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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J651 RNH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310 in Purple with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J651 RNH, 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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J651 RNH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 July 1992.

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