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J4 GWW

1991 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

36,467 mi
Last recorded36,467 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 310153,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 GWW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 36,467 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 36,465 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 36,273 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 36,273 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 36,019 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 36,018 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 35,875 miles

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 both sides poor rec replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s front of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axel at hub area weeping oil , n/ and o/s

Pass 7 Jun 2022 35,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel hub weeping

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 35,677 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle weep behind brake back plate

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 34,560 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 34,427 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing cracked (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 34,029 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 32,968 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 32,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 32,942 miles

Tyres starting to split

Pass 17 Nov 2012 32,726 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 32,699 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 32,683 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 31,763 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,087 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 30,758 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,863 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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J4 GWW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 153,780 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 J4 GWW, 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 35 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 J4 GWW registered?

J4 GWW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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