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K234 JHE

1992 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

152,432 mi
Last recorded152,432 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 310140,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK234 JHE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 152,432 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2025 150,593 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 149,816 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 148,216 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 145,763 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 145,761 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front and rear ball joint boots (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear underside of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member by spare wheel mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 141,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by spare wheel carrier corroded ok at test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 141,253 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front condensation in headlight

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

Offside Rear corrosion by spare wheel mountain ok at time of test

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres 215 rear tyres 205

rear hanbrake lower readings one side

Fail 1 Feb 2021 141,253 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front condensation in headlight

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

Offside Rear corrosion by spare wheel mountain ok at time of test

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres 215 rear tyres 205

rear hanbrake lower readings one side

Pass 27 Jan 2020 138,823 miles

215/14 tyres on front axle 205/14 tyres on rearvaxle

Pass 25 Feb 2019 134,803 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear lowering leg mountain corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger mountain corroded slightly 1st skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 130,530 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 126,745 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 124,285 miles

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 121,678 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2014 121,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 2 Oct 2013 113,942 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 113,942 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 113,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 112,627 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 110,655 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 109,130 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 108,319 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 107,524 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 102,469 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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K234 JHE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K234 JHE, 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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K234 JHE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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