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J91 NKE

1991 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

190,711 mi
Last recorded190,711 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 310153,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ91 NKE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 190,711 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 190,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 27 May 2010 189,285 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 189,285 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside 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)

corrosion o/s/f.

o/s/r backplate damp

Pass 15 Apr 2009 187,470 miles

f brake balance 24%

n/s/f leaf spring rear bush wearing

n/s/f tyre wearing

r shackle bushes wearing

slight play in king pins

Fail 7 Apr 2009 187,450 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

n/s/f leaf spring rear bush wearing

n/s/f tyre wearing

r shackle bushes wearing

slight play in king pins

Pass 3 Apr 2008 186,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

both front king pins

corrosion on bulkhead

Fail 13 Mar 2008 186,519 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

bulk head slight corrosion

fuel tank damp

Fail 27 Feb 2008 186,395 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bulkhead panel corroding

fuel tank damp

king pins slight play and require greasing

n/s/f shock weeping

Pass 16 Feb 2007 183,971 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 183,963 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight wear in front king pins

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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J91 NKE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 J91 NKE, 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 J91 NKE registered?

J91 NKE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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