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K828 AJW

1993 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

606,953 mi
Last recorded606,953 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 310181,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK828 AJW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 606,953 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to brake pipe connectios at brake master cylinder

general corrosion to inner cab and under bonnet also underbody chassis and out riggers etc

passenger seat base corroded

slight lift in king pins

Fail 14 Apr 2010 606,958 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion to brake pipe connectios at brake master cylinder

general corrosion to inner cab and under bonnet also underbody chassis and out riggers etc

passenger seat base corroded

slight lift in king pins

Fail 27 Jul 2009 606,883 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 606,538 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 606,506 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 574,592 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 574,592 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Propshaft component defective

n/s inner wing corroed

Pass 11 Nov 2005 500,787 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 500,781 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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K828 AJW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 K828 AJW, 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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K828 AJW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 4 May 1993.

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