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K58 NHU

1993 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,926 mi
Last recorded113,926 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 310181,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK58 NHU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 113,926 miles

chassis surface rust

front inner wings corr/week

front steps corr/holed

Pass 7 Oct 2011 113,423 miles

Oil leak

rear chassis legs surface rust

steps corr/weak

Fail 27 Sep 2011 113,397 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Oil leak

rear chassis legs surface rust

steps corr/weak

Pass 5 May 2010 111,557 miles

rear chassis and n/s/f inner arch surface rust

Pass 1 Apr 2009 110,914 miles

Oil leak

chassis surface rust

noise at diff

Pass 6 Mar 2008 109,380 miles

n/s front inner arch corr/holed

Fail 22 Feb 2008 109,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

n/s front inner arch corr/holed

Pass 18 Sep 2006 105,510 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 102,546 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2005 102,546 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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K58 NHU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K58 NHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K58 NHU?

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What year was K58 NHU registered?

K58 NHU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is K58 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K58 NHU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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