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K41 PLT

1992 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,215 mi
Last recorded92,215 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 310140,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK41 PLT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2024 92,215 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing out rigger corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing out rigger corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 92,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable guide slightly deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 89,505 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable guide (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 87,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 80,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 77,556 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 77,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 74,248 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 74,246 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 69,242 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 69,231 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,918 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 68,918 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,726 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 68,014 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 67,071 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 66,117 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 64,807 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,760 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 623,339 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 60,455 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 57,923 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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K41 PLT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 K41 PLT, 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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What year was K41 PLT registered?

K41 PLT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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