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KU03 DXP

2003 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,068 mi
Last recorded236,068 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 310131,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 DXP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 236,068 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 236,065 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 227,419 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 227,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 221,485 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 196,848 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 196,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 191,021 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 191,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 182,117 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside mirror cracked but not imparing rearward vision

offside rear marker light not working

Pass 17 Sep 2009 156,308 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2009 156,287 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2008 129,434 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 107,028 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 99,767 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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KU03 DXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU03 DXP, 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 KU03 DXP registered?

KU03 DXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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