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K597 TRY

1993 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

435,670 mi
Last recorded435,670 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 310181,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK597 TRY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 435,670 miles

bulk head corroded

general corrosion on the underside

Fail 4 Sep 2014 435,665 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 435,615 miles

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....)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 435,611 miles

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....)

Pass 8 May 2012 435,485 miles

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?

Fail 16 Apr 2012 435,412 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 428,773 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 428,768 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 427,860 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 427,860 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 427,860 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 427,843 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 424,354 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

converted to showmans fairground organ

front crossmember corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2009 424,289 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 420,161 miles

vehicle converted to showmans fairground organ

Fail 20 Feb 2008 420,093 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 417,968 miles

crossmember rear of cab corroded

n/s/f chassis corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2007 417,700 miles

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?

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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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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