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K825 EKS

1992 Mercedes-benz 310

Green Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,178 mi
Last recorded70,178 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 310140,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK825 EKS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 70,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible sections covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 68,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner sill

Fail 26 Apr 2023 68,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner sill

Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,119 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 68,119 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 66,344 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 61,788 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,660 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 59,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

pipe rubbing on propshaft

Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,724 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 58,724 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

LSV linkage top hat bushes worn

Fail 9 Jul 2012 54,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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)

Both front top marker lights inop

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

LSV linkage top hat bushes worn

Pass 7 Jul 2011 51,735 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 51,733 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion brake servo area

fuel leak leak off pipes

o/s/f brake bind

Pass 1 Jul 2010 49,934 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 47,644 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 47,644 miles

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

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,305 miles

slight play in front king pins

slight play in rear wheel bearings(both sides)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 42,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise drivers wiper arm requires slight adjustment

slight play in front king pins

slight play in rear wheel bearings(both sides)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,469 miles

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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K825 EKS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310 in Green with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 K825 EKS, 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 K825 EKS registered?

K825 EKS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 7 August 1992.

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