MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
435,670 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bulk head corroded
general corrosion on the underside
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
bulk head corroded
general corrosion on the underside
offside front floor corroded
Fuel hose/s at tank top poor. Breather pipe connecting hose split
Offside access panel semi-secure
Play in offside steering link rod rear ball joint
Play in park-brake lever and release button sticks intermittantly
Recommend attention to much of wiring. Unable to view all.
Recommend monitor power steering pipe/joint area for further leaks (situated behind nearside front bumper)
Slight webbing damage- nearside seat belt
Some binding to offside rear brake
Some front brakes fluctuations
Speedo illumination not integrated (is external)
Unable to view all brakes
Underside wooden plank has no locking device to securing bolt
Various / extensive areas of corrosion
Weight distribution appears uneven
Wipers park-position borders on 'fail' (drivers view....)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel hose/s at tank top poor. Breather pipe connecting hose split
Offside access panel semi-secure
Play in offside steering link rod rear ball joint
Play in park-brake lever and release button sticks intermittantly
Recommend attention to much of wiring. Unable to view all.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Slight webbing damage- nearside seat belt
Some binding to offside rear brake
Some front brakes fluctuations
Speedo illumination not integrated (is external)
Unable to view all brakes
Underside wooden plank has no locking device to securing bolt
Various / extensive areas of corrosion
Weight distribution appears uneven
Wipers park-position borders on 'fail' (drivers view....)
Bonnet catch? may have intermittant fault.
Front dampers weak
Fuel tank breather pipe connector-hose/s split. Recommend replace all
Nearside front seat belt twisted & slight webbing damage
Nearside rear upper sidelight inop
Offside front brake reading fluctuates
Oil leak
Power steering pipe/connector sweating
Rear brake hose ferrules corroding
Slight play- front wheel bearing
Various wiring may need attention for future MoT tests?
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
n/s/f body bolt missing
slight oil & water leak
throttle pedal pad missing
2x bolts and nuts missing- nearside body attachment (1x front, 1x rear)
Advised by DVLA to test as 'Class 7' no exemption for display vehicles.
Corrosion hole under nearside door sill
Front brake readings fluctuate
Other general areas of corrosion
Slight play in offside steering joint
Some rear brakes imballance
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
2x bolts and nuts missing- nearside body attachment (1x front, 1x rear)
Advised by DVLA to test as 'Class 7' no exemption for display vehicles.
Corrosion hole under nearside door sill
Front brake readings fluctuate
Other general areas of corrosion
Slight play in offside steering joint
Some rear brakes imballance
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
advised by the DVLA to test as class "7" no exemption for display vehicles
front crossmember corroded
rear chassis corroded n/s & o/s
rear spring bolts corroded
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front crossmember corroded
organ fitted/ showmans not a goods vehcle
rear chassis corrodedn/s & o/s
rear spring bolts corroded
rear spring bolts corroded
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front crossmember corroded
organ fitted/ showmans not a goods vehcle
rear chassis corrodedn/s & o/s
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both body steps corroded
front crossmember corroded
rear chassis corroded n/s and o/s
rear spring u bolts corroded
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
converted to showmans fairground organ
front crossmember corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
converted to showmans fairground organ
front crossmember corroded
vehicle converted to showmans fairground organ
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
rear chassis both sides corroded
vehicle coverted into fair ground organ not goods
crossmember rear of cab corroded
n/s/f chassis corroded
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f chassis corroded
rear crossmember on cab corroded
vehicle converted to showmans organ not goods
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 310?
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K597 TRY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 K597 TRY, 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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K597 TRY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 4 June 1993.
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