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R652 KOJ

1997 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

294,630 mi
Last recorded294,630 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 310172,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 KOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 294,630 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 281,382 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 281,382 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2007 267,355 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 256,117 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 254,555 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Service 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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R652 KOJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 172,049 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R652 KOJ, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R652 KOJ registered?

R652 KOJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R652 KOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R652 KOJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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