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K510 FAW

1992 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

187,980 mi
Last recorded187,980 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 310140,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK510 FAW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 187,980 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges comes in contact with fuel tank (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 187,836 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 185,243 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes from ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (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 8 Aug 2022 179,531 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare wheel loose in carrier

Fail 5 Aug 2022 179,530 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 29 Jul 2021 176,315 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 176,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre 11 years old

Nearside Rear tyre 18 years old

Offside Front tyre 19 years old

Pass 6 Aug 2020 175,665 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 174,662 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 174,212 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 174,212 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 173,711 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 172,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 169,483 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 169,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2013 168,757 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 May 2012 167,566 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2011 165,634 miles

slight play n/s track rod end

slight radial play in steering

Fail 18 May 2011 165,634 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play n/s track rod end

slight radial play in steering

Pass 19 May 2010 162,419 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 160,775 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 159,011 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 May 2008 159,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2007 157,414 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 154,732 miles

advise vro chassis number records show discepancy to vin no's vehicle tested as motor home hymer merc

Fail 16 Dec 2005 154,732 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Dec 2005 154,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

ADVISE VRO CHASSIS NUMBER RECORDS SHOW DISCREPANCY TO VIN NO/S VEHICLE TESTED AS MOTOR HOME HYMER MERC

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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K510 FAW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 K510 FAW, 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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K510 FAW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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