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K813 MGA

1992 Mercedes-benz 310

Gold Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

356,478 mi
Last recorded356,478 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 310140,655 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK813 MGA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2007 356,478 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 351,452 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 351,424 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 351,353 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 340,802 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 340,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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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K813 MGA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310 in Gold with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K813 MGA, 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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What year was K813 MGA registered?

K813 MGA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 31 August 1992.

Is K813 MGA safe to buy?

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