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KP08 PYD

2008 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

311,276 mi
Last recorded311,276 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 310171,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 PYD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 311,276 miles

small chip in windscreen zone B

Fail 29 Mar 2016 311,271 miles

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

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

Brake pad warning light on

small chip in windscreen zone B

Pass 20 Mar 2015 272,525 miles

Emissions too cleen to register print out.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 232,549 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 232,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s side markers inop.

slight play in o/s steering rack side arm.

Pass 16 Mar 2013 190,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

lift in both lower swivels

play in os front anti-roll bar D bush

srs light on

Pass 23 Mar 2012 155,899 miles

srs light on

Pass 28 Mar 2011 117,016 miles

lift in front swivels

Fail 28 Mar 2011 117,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

lift in front swivels

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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KP08 PYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 171,390 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 KP08 PYD, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KP08 PYD registered?

KP08 PYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is KP08 PYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 PYD shows 9 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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