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J811 MDV

1991 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

205,795 mi
Last recorded205,795 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 310153,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ811 MDV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 205,795 miles

Rear wheel arches tapped up

front door steps corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2019 205,786 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear wheel arches tapped up

Pass 2 Nov 2018 205,277 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 205,277 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 205,268 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 205,065 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 205,055 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (rear) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 204,022 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 203,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 203,436 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion by fuel cap (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 200,451 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 200,451 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 198,717 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 198,717 miles

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

Centre Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 137,972 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 198,070 miles

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

Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 191,844 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 191,844 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 183,742 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 183,742 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 175,153 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 175,153 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 168,789 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 163,585 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 163,583 miles

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

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

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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J811 MDV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 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 J811 MDV, 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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J811 MDV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 20 August 1991.

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