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J299 NCK

1992 Mercedes-benz 310

Yellow Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,324 mi
Last recorded137,324 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 310140,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ299 NCK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 137,324 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring anchor outriggor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 137,263 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced front of wheel arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring anchor outriggor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 136,733 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Front end loose (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure Front end loose (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 133,948 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 234,613 miles

Nearside Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step to outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 234,454 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 234,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch missing

Pass 8 Jun 2018 229,049 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet safety catch missing

centre exhaust clamp loose exhaust still surported

oil leak at oil cooler

Fail 31 May 2018 228,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lense broken (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. lefthand beam image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated brake or diff oil leak (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet safety catch missing

centre exhaust clamp loose exhaust still surported

oil leak at oil cooler

Pass 4 May 2017 224,711 miles

Offside Rear hub oil seal sligth leak

Pass 25 May 2016 217,772 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

rear floor and chassis corroded in and around prescribed areas

Fail 19 May 2016 217,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill both sides of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

rear floor and chassis corroded in and around prescribed areas

Pass 2 Apr 2015 209,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

off side front inside wing corrision

off side rear slight brake bind

Pass 28 Feb 2014 201,752 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 201,752 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 191,671 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 191,627 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 181,519 miles

corrossion in prescribed areas not holed as yet

light corrossion to brake pipes

Pass 27 May 2011 180,120 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 180,117 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 173,040 miles

corrossion in prescribed areas not holed as yet

Fail 1 Jun 2010 173,032 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrossion in prescribed areas not holed as yet

Pass 28 May 2009 170,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2008 163,498 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 163,498 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 152,660 miles

corrosion to offside rear outrigger

Fail 21 May 2007 152,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion in offside rear outrigger.

Fail 16 May 2007 152,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion rear floor above both rear springs repair possably carried out from inside however boarded from inside unable to fully assess

some corrosion cab floor by lower steering colom

some inbalance on rear brake appliction and upon releaseing rear brakes.

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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J299 NCK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310 in Yellow with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 J299 NCK, 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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J299 NCK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 7 April 1992.

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