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K87 DBD

1993 Mercedes-benz 310

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

263,910 mi
Last recorded263,910 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 310181,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK87 DBD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 263,910 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 251,477 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 249,944 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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K87 DBD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K87 DBD, 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

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What year was K87 DBD registered?

K87 DBD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K87 DBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K87 DBD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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