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K133 VCC

1992 Mercedes-benz 310

Red Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,795 mi
Last recorded81,795 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 310140,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK133 VCC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 81,795 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 81,786 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 78,128 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 78,128 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 67,556 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 67,524 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 58,367 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 55,876 miles

N/S/R Hub seal slight leak

Pass 26 Mar 2021 52,264 miles

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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K133 VCC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310 in Red with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K133 VCC, 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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K133 VCC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 28 December 1992.

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