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KU04 MZL

2004 Mercedes-benz 310

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

229,550 mi
Last recorded229,550 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 310160,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 MZL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 229,550 miles

centre front prop shaft bush worn

front number plate cracked + o/s side marker lights not working

n/s/r backplate corroded + o/s/r inner hub seal has oil stains

n/s/r sensor broken + o/s/f hub has slight play + o/s/f steering arm has slight play

o/s/ seat belt cover insecure + centre brake pipes corroding

Fail 7 May 2013 229,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

centre front prop shaft bush worn

front number plate cracked + o/s side marker lights not working...

n/s/r backplate corroded + o/s/r inner hub seal has oil stains + engine oil leak

n/s/r sensor broken + o/s/f hub has slight play + o/s/f steering arm has slight play

o/s seat belt cover insecure + centre brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2012 206,584 miles

front wheel bearings have slight play + rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2011 184,586 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 153,096 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2009 123,068 miles

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 8 May 2008 108,302 miles

light scrathing on windscreen

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

Fail 6 May 2008 108,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

light scrathing on windscreen

Pass 1 May 2007 84,618 miles

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

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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KU04 MZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 310 in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 160,528 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 KU04 MZL, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KU04 MZL registered?

KU04 MZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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