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KM53 SDZ

2003 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

299,733 mi
Last recorded299,733 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 310131,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 SDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 299,733 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 299,733 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 275,630 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 24,146 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 241,146 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers seat belt stalk covers missing

near side front shocker cover missing

Pass 20 Feb 2012 210,059 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 179,159 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 153,399 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 153,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 131,512 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 112,754 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 106,281 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 82,820 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 82,820 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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KM53 SDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 131,596 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 KM53 SDZ, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KM53 SDZ registered?

KM53 SDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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