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K503 JHL

1992 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

277,646 mi
Last recorded277,646 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 310140,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK503 JHL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 277,646 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 277,637 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 275,650 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 275,641 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 274,853 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 274,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 271,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 263,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 250,099 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 240,803 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 230,168 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 230,163 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 225,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 225,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 209,214 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 200,999 miles

head lamp beam converters fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2010 200,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 184,786 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 184,786 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 172,859 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 172,859 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 162,339 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 150,494 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 135,068 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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K503 JHL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K503 JHL, 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 K503 JHL registered?

K503 JHL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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