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K997 NAS

1993 Mercedes-benz 310

Purple Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

41,052 mi
Last recorded41,052 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 310181,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK997 NAS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2013 41,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 30 Jan 2013 41,052 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 24 Mar 2012 30,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 23,380 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Sep 2011 23,349 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Oct 2010 12,737 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 12,737 miles

Parking 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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K997 NAS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 in Purple with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 K997 NAS, 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 K997 NAS registered?

K997 NAS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 10 May 1993.

Is K997 NAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K997 NAS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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