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K538 LGU

1993 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,778 mi
Last recorded86,778 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 310181,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK538 LGU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 86,778 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring hangers. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil level on minimum.

Fail 25 Jul 2024 86,778 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring hangers. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipping to right. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipping to right. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil level on minimum.

Pass 1 Aug 2023 82,008 miles

Rear O/S & N/S - Shock absorber bushes badly cracked upper & lower

Fail 31 Jul 2023 81,997 miles

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

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

Rear O/S & N/S - Shock absorber bushes badly cracked upper & lower

Pass 19 Jul 2022 77,317 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some patches of surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 77,317 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some patches of surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 76,277 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Patches of surface corrosion throughout chassis

Fail 29 Jul 2021 76,266 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S & N/S - Kick up to O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel N/S/R 169...O/S 133 - 21% Imbalance (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Patches of surface corrosion throughout chassis

Pass 6 Aug 2020 74,671 miles

Brake fluid level lamp flashing - level correct

Front O/S & N/S - Flitch panels corroded through

Parking brake lever travel high...

Rear Upper Position lamp incorrect colour Red fading (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 74,659 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S & N/S (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake fluid level lamp flashing - level correct

Front O/S & N/S - Flitch panels corroded through

Parking brake lever travel high...

Rear Upper Position lamp incorrect colour Red fading (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 67,866 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 67,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Rear O/S & N/S Lower position lamps too bright

Pass 25 Jul 2018 62,021 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 62,018 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned lower set inop. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,474 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 60,656 miles

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

strg. arm joint covers split but preventing ingress

Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,710 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,277 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

main handbrake cable - deteriorated

offside under sill panel by drivers door- holed

Fail 26 Mar 2014 58,266 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

main handbrake cable - deteriorated

offside under sill panel by drivers door- holed

Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,687 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,904 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,843 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 52,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 50,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 50,940 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,602 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 45,976 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 43,678 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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K538 LGU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 181,906 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 K538 LGU, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K538 LGU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 7 April 1993.

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