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J891 UNT

1991 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,939 mi
Last recorded95,939 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 310153,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ891 UNT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 95,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all bushes front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all 4 wheels from standing about (1.2.1 (f))

surface rust under vehicle

Fail 17 Jul 2025 95,939 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all bushes front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all 4 wheels from standing about (1.2.1 (f))

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2024 95,410 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2022 94,976 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 94,659 miles

All rear tyres more than 10 years old

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre 2006

Pass 4 Nov 2020 94,326 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil top up pipe split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 94,326 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting corroded next to chassis mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting corroded next to chassis mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil top up pipe split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 93,804 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 92,966 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 92,214 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre under inflated

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering belt slight loose and noisey

Pass 20 Oct 2016 90,996 miles

Oil leak ()

power steering belt noisey when in operation

Pass 15 Oct 2015 89,340 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 87,319 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

minor deterioration of rear suspension bushings

offside track rod end boot deteriorating

sill repaired-only stitch welded but in non structural areas

tested as a motorhome

Pass 23 Oct 2013 85,078 miles

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

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

converted to a motorhome

inner sills repaired but not completely welded in non structural areas down both sides

leaf springs and shock bushes perished

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2013 85,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

converted to a motorhome

inner sills repaired but not completely welded in non structural areas down both sides

leaf springs and shock bushes perished

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2012 83,439 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 80,425 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 80,338 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective (3.6.F.4)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 60,151 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 60,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 48,906 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 47,974 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2006 38,929 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 38,929 miles

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a) DANGEROUS

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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J891 UNT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J891 UNT, 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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J891 UNT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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