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J842 LRG

1992 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

57,830 mi
Last recorded57,830 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 310140,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ842 LRG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 57,830 miles

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 57,830 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 57,149 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 57,149 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2019 56,434 miles

Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 56,434 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 55,763 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 55,763 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both not working when headlamps are on (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer cill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer cill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low effort (3.7.B.5b)

front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,936 miles

nearside front wheel sticking slightly

nearside outer body/cill corroded

underbody and outer body has corrosion

Pass 23 May 2016 54,622 miles

nearside front wing and inner arch holed but not in a prescribed area

Fail 16 May 2016 54,622 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

nearside front wing and inner arch holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 28 May 2015 53,993 miles

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

both front shockers have grease applied to outer cover

nearside outer body holed

Fail 28 May 2015 53,992 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front shockers have grease applied to outer cover

nearside outer body holed

Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,729 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 53,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,619 miles

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

nearside door mirror missing

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2013 53,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,525 miles

exhaust tail pipe deteriated

nearside front tyre side wall heavily perished

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

offside side flasher repaired

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 7 Mar 2012 52,477 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust tail pipe deteriated

nearside front tyre side wall heavily perished

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

offside side flasher repaired

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2011 50,733 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,595 miles

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

front exhaust pipe heavily repaired

Pass 13 Feb 2009 48,228 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 45,869 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 45,869 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 43,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 43,583 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 40,251 miles

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

n/s front & rear tyres sidewalls scrubbed

rear brakes 54% out of balance

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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J842 LRG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 J842 LRG, 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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J842 LRG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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