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KE52 MOU

2002 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

288,010 mi
Last recorded288,010 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 310164,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 MOU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 288,010 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 197,280 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 156,694 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 129,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2012 129,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 121,122 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 110,038 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 110,038 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front lower balljoint rubber split.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 99,113 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 99,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

handbrake cable guide missing

Pass 16 Apr 2008 85,638 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 85,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 70,973 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 70,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bottom rear shock abbsorber bush worn

Pass 17 Aug 2006 55,797 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 42,665 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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KE52 MOU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 164,549 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 KE52 MOU, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KE52 MOU registered?

KE52 MOU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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