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K128 XGS

1992 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

295,949 mi
Last recorded295,949 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 310140,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK128 XGS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 295,949 miles

Oil leak

general corrosion to underside of vehicle. rear chassis rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2015 295,933 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

off side and near side door step heavily corroded

off side rear under wheel arch area heavily corroded

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jun 2014 291,875 miles

Advise heavy underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R inner arch heavily corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil Leaks

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear diff pinion seal leaking oil

Rear diff rough when rotated

Rear sills heavily corroding

Fail 27 May 2014 291,814 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R Inner arch heavily corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil Leaks

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear diff heavy oil leak

Underbody heavily corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 289,394 miles

Beam deflectorsfitted on headlamps

O/S/R Fog lamp loose

Oil Leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 289,394 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

beam deflectors fitted on headlamps

o/s/r fog lamp loose

Pass 8 Jun 2012 286,639 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 286,597 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 284,127 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

oil leak from rear(axle)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 284,104 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

oil leak from rear(axle)

Pass 13 Jun 2010 280,005 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 279,808 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jun 2009 274,852 miles

auxbelt noisy

both sides front wheel arches heavily corroded and holed (not withn 30cm of any mountings)

brake master corroding

heavy corrosion both sides all outrigger /body mounts

o/s/r outer wheel rim damaged

play detected both sides front kingpins (wheels jacked)

rear flexi brake hose perishing

spare tyre unfit for road use due to condition

suspect heavy corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Fail 15 Jun 2009 274,680 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

auxbelt noisy

both sides front wheel arches heavily corroded and holed (not withn 30cm of any mountings)

brake master corroding

heavy corrosion both sides all outrigger /body mounts

o/s/r outer wheel rim damaged

play detected both sides front kingpins (wheels jacked)

rear flexi brake hose perishing

spare tyre unfit for road use due to condition

suspect heavy corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2008 269,552 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 269,552 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front suspension ,king pins have movement

rear brake pipes covered in copper grease

repair to bulk head by servo heavily covered with sealant

Pass 13 Jun 2007 262,873 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 262,873 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 254,125 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 254,117 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 254,117 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

screen scratched †slight rear foot brake imbalance †n/s/f flitch under wing rusty

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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K128 XGS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 K128 XGS, 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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K128 XGS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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