MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
front wheel bearings have slight play + rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play
Oil leak
slight play in offside front bottom ball joint
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)
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
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.
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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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KU04 MZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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