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K637 MAE

1992 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

364,902 mi
Last recorded364,902 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 310140,655 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK637 MAE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2008 364,902 miles

BODY PANELS DOORS /WHEEL ARCHES /CORRODED NEEDS ATTENTION

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2007 364,080 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2006 354,223 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 354,028 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BODY PANELS BADLY CORRODED AND DAMAGED NEEDS ATTENTION ACCIDENT DAMAGED AND REPAIRED NOTE

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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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K637 MAE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K637 MAE, 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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K637 MAE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 8 September 1992.

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