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K707 JPW

1993 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,023 mi
Last recorded90,023 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 310181,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK707 JPW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 90,023 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

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

corroded body covered with tape

Fail 3 May 2019 90,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin / swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at srring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

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

corroded body covered with tape

Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,752 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play swivel pin (2.2.B.1g)

corroded body covered with tape

Fail 27 Apr 2018 89,752 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play swivel pin (2.2.B.1g)

corroded body covered with tape

Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,306 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

corroded front body covered with tape

Fail 11 Apr 2017 89,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perrished on side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre excessively perished on side wall, cords not exposed

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,754 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight wear

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished on side wall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corroded offside and nearside front body taped up

Fail 9 Mar 2016 88,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

corroded offside and nearside front body taped up.

Fail 9 Mar 2016 88,726 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

corroded offside and nearside front body taped up.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 88,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corroded body covered with tape

nearside rear tyre perrished on side wall

Pass 3 Mar 2014 87,770 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

corroded front body taped up

nearside rear tyre cracked on side wall

Pass 1 Mar 2013 87,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corroded body taped up

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 86,947 miles

offside and nearside of cab has tape covering corroded area's

Pass 2 Mar 2011 86,453 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 86,435 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 85,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 85,649 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 84,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyre treads slightly damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2009 84,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyre treads slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2008 82,733 miles

Exhaust system is in generally poor condition

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside wiper blade new required

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Jan 2008 82,732 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system is in generally poor condition

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside wiper blade new required

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Feb 2007 81,578 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 79,914 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 79,914 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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K707 JPW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 K707 JPW, 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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K707 JPW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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