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K321 OCR

1993 Mercedes-benz 310

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,332 mi
Last recorded104,332 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 310181,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK321 OCR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 104,332 miles

general body corrosion bulkhead and floor area

Fail 10 Nov 2015 104,332 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab floor along seam (5.2.6)

general body corrosion bulhead area

Pass 4 Jul 2014 1,991 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 1,991 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 1,841 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2010 1,819 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2009 1,426 miles

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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K321 OCR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K321 OCR, 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 K321 OCR registered?

K321 OCR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 29 March 1993.

Is K321 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K321 OCR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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