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S32 KJU

1998 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,393 mi
Last recorded164,393 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 310147,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS32 KJU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 164,393 miles

Front brake flexes getting perished

Off side front wiper blade spliting

Rear anti-roll bar bushes getting worn

Slight play in near side rear wheel bearing

Some play at steering wheel

Fail 24 Sep 2015 164,193 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake flexes getting corroded

Off side front wiper blade spliting

Rear anti-roll bar bushes getting worn

Slight play in near side rear wheel bearing

Some plat at steering wheel

Pass 30 Sep 2014 158,024 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/S rear mudguard split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S and N/S rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in O/S track rod inner joint

rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 157,573 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/S rear mudguard split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S and N/S rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes cracked

O/S rear hub seal leaking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in O/S track rod inner joint

Pass 24 Sep 2013 149,655 miles

Front shockers getting weak.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Near side front anti-roll bar link bushes getting worn.

Near side seatbelt buckle cover missing.

Rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes and links getting worn.

Rear diff input shaft bearing getting worn.

Slight play front wheel bearings.

Some lift front bottom ball joints.

Some play at steering wheel.

Some play near side rear wheel bearing.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 149,132 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Near side front anti-roll bar link bushes getting worn.

Near side rear tyre casing getting perished and low.

Near side seatbelt buckle cover missing.

Rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes and links getting worn.

Rear diff input shaft bearing getting worn.

Slight play front wheel bearings.

Some lift both front bottom ball joints.

Some play at steering wheel.

Some play near side rear wheel bearing.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 141,224 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 141,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

HAND BRAKE CABLE HAS BEEN KNOTTED

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

OIL LEAK O/S/R HUB ON AXLE

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 134,786 miles

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)

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight wear n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 8 Jul 2009 130,010 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 130,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 121,171 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 110,248 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 110,248 miles

Parking 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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S32 KJU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 147,034 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 S32 KJU, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S32 KJU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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