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ExpiredMileage
86,778 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring hangers. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil level on minimum.
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring hangers. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipping to right. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipping to right. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil level on minimum.
Rear O/S & N/S - Shock absorber bushes badly cracked upper & lower
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear O/S & N/S - Shock absorber bushes badly cracked upper & lower
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some patches of surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some patches of surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Patches of surface corrosion throughout chassis
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S & N/S - Kick up to O/S (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel N/S/R 169...O/S 133 - 21% Imbalance (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Patches of surface corrosion throughout chassis
Brake fluid level lamp flashing - level correct
Front O/S & N/S - Flitch panels corroded through
Parking brake lever travel high...
Rear Upper Position lamp incorrect colour Red fading (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S & N/S (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod 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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid level lamp flashing - level correct
Front O/S & N/S - Flitch panels corroded through
Parking brake lever travel high...
Rear Upper Position lamp incorrect colour Red fading (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear O/S & N/S Lower position lamps too bright
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned lower set inop. (4.3.3 (a) (i))
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
strg. arm joint covers split but preventing ingress
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
main handbrake cable - deteriorated
offside under sill panel by drivers door- holed
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
main handbrake cable - deteriorated
offside under sill panel by drivers door- holed
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 310?
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K538 LGU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 181,906 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 K538 LGU, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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K538 LGU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 7 April 1993.
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