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L714 LKY

1993 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,086 mi
Last recorded162,086 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 310181,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL714 LKY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 162,086 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 160,925 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all steps rusty

inner arches rusty

leaf springs rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2012 160,812 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 160,477 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 159,005 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 157,153 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 157,153 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 153,820 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 152,278 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 150,407 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L714 LKY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 181,906 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 L714 LKY, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L714 LKY registered?

L714 LKY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 2 September 1993.

Is L714 LKY safe to buy?

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