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MEZ 9142

1992 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,914 mi
Last recorded87,914 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 310140,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 9142
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 87,914 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 87,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 87,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 87,507 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 87,477 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 87,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 87,441 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 87,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 86,981 miles

rear bumper bent

Pass 21 Jul 2017 86,817 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 85,014 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 85,006 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,645 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 79,295 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,797 miles

Off side, side marker not working

off side rear top indicator not working

Fail 24 May 2012 74,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Off side, side marker not working

off side rear top indicator not working

Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,437 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 66,153 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 66,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 63,270 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,085 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 54,578 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 50,509 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 50,412 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MEZ 9142 is a 1992 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MEZ 9142, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MEZ 9142 registered?

MEZ 9142 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for MEZ 9142 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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