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K954 XRD

1993 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

384,886 mi
Last recorded384,886 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 310181,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK954 XRD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2012 384,886 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all flat bed mounting points heavily corroded

both chassis rails heavily swollen due to corrosion

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

excessive corrsion on offside front inner wheel arch but not within 30cm of body mountings

flat bed structure heavily corroded

secondary catch on bonnet does not secure bonnet

spare tyre worn close to the legal limit

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Nov 2010 366,845 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 344,345 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 322,976 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 303,604 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 298,993 miles

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Fail 25 Oct 2006 298,993 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pedal rubber worn †n/s wiper blade split †wear in trackrod ends †engine oil leak †lift in o/s king pin †o/s/f brake disc worn †

load valve restricted movment

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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K954 XRD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K954 XRD, 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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What year was K954 XRD registered?

K954 XRD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 22 June 1993.

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